
Andrew Swanson MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
233 MARINA VILLAGE RD BENICIA CA, 95688About
Dr. Andrew Swanson is a psychiatrist practicing in BENICIA, CA. Dr. Swanson is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Swanson diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Swanson 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. Swanson treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Provider Details
Andrew Swanson MD's Practice location
Andrew Swanson MD's reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- Why Do Hallucinations Happen?
IntroductionHallucinations are sensations that people perceive as real, but in reality, are only created by their mind. A person's five senses are often affected. Examples are hearing voices without anyone around or seeing images that are not real. Such symptoms are may due to mental illnesses, drug...
- What are the Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder?
Bipolar disorder is a complex mental disorder that leads to uncontrollable mood swings and severe risky behaviors. Otherwise known as manic-depressive disorder, this mental condition is associated with moods that sway between depression and mania. When an individual is not experiencing moods of...
- What Is Antisocial Personality Disorder?
Antisocial Personality DisorderAntisocial personality disorder, also called sociopathy, is a type of personality disorder that is characterized by irresponsible, criminal, and impulsive behavior. A person with antisocial personality disorder is often reckless, dishonest, and manipulative with no...
- Depression: Finding the Right Antidepressant
The federal government’s health statisticians figure that about one in every 10 Americans take an antidepressant. The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) reports that the rate of antidepressant use in the US among teens and adults has increased by 400% from the years 1988 to 1994 to 2005...
- 5 Tips For Parenting an Anxious Child
As children grow, they go through several emotional and mental transformations. Some children become too shy to confront another person, while others become too mischievous. However, it becomes difficult for parents to determine their children’s behavior when they react unexpectedly to a...
- How Depression Leads to COPD Medication Non-Adherence
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive disease that still does not have a cure. The World Health Organization predicts that COPD will become the fourth leading cause of death worldwide by 2030. The predominant cause for COPD is tobacco smoking. Most symptoms are irreversible,...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Deepak K. Rao MD37 QUAIL COURT WALNUT CREEK CA 94596
- Brad Gould907 San Ramon Valley Blvd. Dansville California 94526
- Dr. Javed Iqbal MD2100 NAPA-VALLEJO HIGHWAY NAPA CA 94558
- Dr. Vladimir Bokarius M.D., PH.D., L.AC3260 Blume Drive Richmond California 94806
- Dr. Mansoor Zuberi MD3100 Oak Rd Walnut Creek CA 94597
- Dr. Carol Banyas MD203 Sycamore Valley Rd Danville California 94526
Nearest Hospitals
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL AND REHAB CENTERl
975 SERENO DR VALLEJO CA 94589SUTTER SOLANO MEDICAL CENTERl
300 HOSPITAL DR VALLEJO CA 94589CONTRA COSTA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
2500 ALHAMBRA AVENUE MARTINEZ CA 94553