Dr. Robert W. Behrends M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
60 Westwood Ave Suite 210 Waterbury CT, 06708Rating
3/5
About
Dr. Robert Behrends is a psychiatrist practicing in Waterbury, CT. Dr. Behrends is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Behrends diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Behrends 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. Behrends treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
University of Minnesota Medical School 1976
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Opiate Dependence
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
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