Dr. Shalika Whig M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
169 Ashley Ave Room 202 Main Hospit Charleston SC, 29425About
Dr. Shalika Whig is a psychiatrist practicing in Charleston, SC. Dr. Whig is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Whig diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Whig 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. Whig treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
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