Dr. Dr. Mary Kannankeril, MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
170 Changebridge Rd Building B3-4 Montville NJ, 07045Rating
4/5
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Dr. Mary Kannankeril is a psychiatrist practicing in Montville, NJ. Dr. Kannankeril is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Kannankeril diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Kannankeril 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. Kannankeril treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Government Medical College Kozhikode 1976
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Dr. Dr. Mary Kannankeril, MD's Expert Contributions
Can a psychiatrist treat insomnia?
Hi, First, we have to find the cause of Insomnia. Insomnia is a symptom of certain psychiatric illnesses such as Major depression and Anxiety disorders. If the insomnia is because of psychiatric disorders, of course, they can treat the disease and the symptoms clear up. READ MORE
What is the best non addictive anxiety medication?
Hi, The only non addictive anti anxiety medication is Buspar. READ MORE
What is the fastest acting anxiety medication?
Most of the anti anxiety meds take almost 45 minutes to an hour.Medication Klonopin comes as a wafer that you take sublingual and that gets absorbed to your blood stream faster and so lesser time for that. Hope this is helpful. READ MORE
Can a psychiatrist help with anorexia?
Anorexia is one of the disease that Psychiatrists treat. READ MORE
Is oversleeping a symptom of depression?
Generally, lack of sleep or oversleeping could be a symptom of depression. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Chairperson/Dept. of Psychiatry St. Mary's Hospital, Passiac, NJ 1993 - 1995
- Medical Director of Psychiatric Services St. Mary's Hospital, Passiac, NJ 1990 - 1995
- Medical Director/Inpatient Psychiatry St. Mary's Hospital, Passiac, NJ 1990 - 1990
Awards
- NJTopDocs 2020 2 Division of USA Top Docs
- Americas Top Psychiatrists 7 Cosumers Research Council of America
- Americas Top Psychiatrists 12 Cosumers Research Council of America
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Adjustment Disorder
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Karuna Charities of New York - President, Borad of Director
What do you attribute your success to?
- Psychotherapy and medication management - Focus on stress management to minimize medication usage
Favorite Place to Vacation
- Europe
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