Dr. Debra J Forrest MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
525 Russell Road Cedarcrest Hospital Newington CT, 06111Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Debra Forrest is a psychiatrist practicing in Newington, CT. Dr. Forrest is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Forrest diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Forrest 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. Forrest treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine MD
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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