Safinaz Mostafa, MD, MS
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
4445 S Lee St Buford GA, 30518About
Dr. Safinaz Mostafa is a psychiatrist practicing in Augusta, GA. Dr. Mostafa is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Mostafa diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Mostafa 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. Mostafa treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
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University of Dhaka Medical Degree 0
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Can a pilot take antidepressants?
Yes READ MORE
Can you treat PTSD with cognitive therapy?
It is called cognitive processing therapy READ MORE
What is the first-line treatment for anxiety attacks?
Benzodiazepines READ MORE
Is depression medication safe?
Yes READ MORE
What is the most effective treatment for geriatric depression?
Celexa READ MORE
Self Harm and Depressive Thoughts Induced by Gender Dysphoria
Ssri could help READ MORE
Major Depressive Disorder, ECT treatments
There are medications for treatment resistant depression READ MORE
What is the best antidepressant for anxiety with the least side effects?
Zoloft or prozac READ MORE
Is CBT the most effective way to deal with depression?
CBT helps but both medications and psychotherapy combindly has best effects. READ MORE
Are panic attacks a symptom of anxiety?
Panic attack or anxiety attack are extreme form of anxiety. It does not happen always. Practice mindfulness or breathing exercises, READ MORE
How long does it take to feel normal after stopping antidepressants?
At least a month or more than that READ MORE
Query about a medicine that m taking
It not supposed to cause insomnia, it helps with insomnia. Constipation is a side effect. READ MORE
How do you release emotional pain?
Here are some ways: 1. Talking to someone and sharing the pain 2. Journaling 3.meditation/ mindfulness 4. Acceptance and move on 5. Thinking positive to make change READ MORE
Are people with depression unable to work normally?
Moderate to severe depression can contribute impaired functioning. READ MORE
What happens after you stop antidepressants?
If cold turkey, it can cause withdrawal sx. However depends on dose and type of medication. Always better to taper off any psychotropic agent. READ MORE
What are the treatment options for panic disorder?
Combinations of medication and cognitive behavioral therapy helps. Benzodiazepine for example clonazepam at low dose helps. READ MORE
How can I stop panic attacks forever?
I wish there was a medicine to stop it for ever. With time and reduced stress anxiety, panic attack gets better. Adopting coping skill through psychotherapy helps in long run. Use of Long acting benzodiazepine is recommended for short term but not for long term to avoid side effects. READ MORE
What is the best treatment for OCD?
Combination of CBT and medicine. Among SSRIs Celexa has better outcome. READ MORE
Can ADHD be treated with psychotherapy?
Yes, psychotherapy can help with organization skills, problem solving skills, behavioral aspect and time management. If no improvement, you can try medicine. READ MORE
Is psychotherapy effective for bipolar disorder?
Yes, it helps with social skills. READ MORE
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Get to know Psychiatrist Dr. Safinaz Mostafa, who serves patients throughout the State of Georgia.
An established psychiatrist, Dr. Mostafa is affiliated with Northeast Georgia Physicians Group, tending to patients in the Buford and Gainesville areas.
Dr. Mostafa holds expertise in treating those with mood disorder, schizophrenia, first episode psychosis, treatment resistant depression, PTSD, dementia, behavioral agitation, ADHD, anxiety disorder and certain neuropsychiatric disorders. She does cutting edge psychiatry with compassion and care.
Before embarking on her professional journey, she received her medical degree from the University of Dhaka in Bangladesh, and completed her Masters of Science in biomedical science from Florida Atlantic University. She then went on to complete her residency in psychiatry at Augusta University. She has published her research in Psychiatry and medicine in reputed journal.
Psychiatry is the medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders. These include various maladaptations related to mood, behavior, cognition, and perceptions. Psychiatrists evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. They conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, prescribe medication, and evaluate treatment results.
On a more personal note, Dr. Mostafa is fluent in English, Arabic, and Bengali.
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