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Dr. Bryan Fennelly, M.D.

Psychiatrist

Dr. Bryan Fennelly is a psychiatrist practicing in Madison, NJ. Dr. Fennelly is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Fennelly diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Fennelly may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Fennelly treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Dr. Bryan Fennelly, M.D.
  • Madison, NJ
  • MD at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
  • Accepting new patients

Can prenatals make you depressed?

Prenatal vitamins would be more likely to make you less depressed. Depression during pregnancy is a serious condition and should be reported to your doctor.

Bryan

Should people with bipolar disorder take SSRIs during this stressful time?

SSRI's are not typically used for situational stress. In Bipolar 1 disorder (Manic Depressive Illness), they can precipitate mania. Your treatment history and past responses to READ MORE
SSRI's are not typically used for situational stress. In Bipolar 1 disorder (Manic Depressive Illness), they can precipitate mania. Your treatment history and past responses to medication as well current participation in therapy would ultimately factor in the decision.

Bryan Fennelly, MD

I'm having some severe chest pain with anxiety. Is this dangerous? What could it be?

It's always safest to have your primary care doctor be certain you don't have cardiac related pain before assuming it is anxiety.