Dr. Chester M. Berschling MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
128 North Craig Street Suite 214 Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, 15213About
Dr. Chester Berschling is a psychiatrist practicing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Berschling is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Berschling diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Berschling 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. Berschling treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Yeshiva University 1959
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology- Psychiatry
Child Psychiatry
Provider Details
Dr. Chester M. Berschling MD's Expert Contributions
I am feeling very depressed, and have not had success with medication. What can be done to help me?
What is most important is a careful diagnosis. Every depression is not treatable by medications. There are many physical causes to depression, ie depressed thyroid function. Best get careful psychological testing, careful physical evaluation and then prepare to see a psychiatrist/psychoanalyst who treats the whole person and doesn’t just prescribe meds. Good therapy takes a very very long time. READ MORE
Is schizophrenia hereditary?
Schizophrenia has been around for a long time and has been studied extensively. Most authors feel there is some genetic component but differ on the number. A general consensus ranges between 5-10%.. even with that percentage there is a wide variety of treatments available- ranging mg from psychotherapy to very effective medications. Check with your local psychiatrist. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School -
- Clinical Associate Professor, University of Pittsburgh -
Internships
- University of Pittsburgh
Professional Society Memberships
- American Psychoanalytic Association
What do you attribute your success to?
- His motto: Live your life, not your lable. Inspiring his patients to get the most out of life.
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