
Dr. Frank A. Stanton M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
2275 Arlington Dr San Leandro CA, 94578About
Dr. Frank Stanton is a psychiatrist practicing in San Leandro, CA. Dr. Stanton is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Stanton diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Stanton 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. Stanton treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1965
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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Dr. Frank A. Stanton M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Can bipolar people tell they are bipolar?
Unfortunately, the term bipolar has been used to describe a wide variety of conditions. Women who have been angry at their husbands have been described as bipolar. There are also people who have had real manic episodes who are now called bipolar. A more important question has to do with the quality of your life and your relationships. Thinking you are bipolar or not will not help you. READ MORE
How do you calm a bipolar person?
The answer to your question is not restricted to those people who have been given a diagnosis of bipolar. You provide calm listening along with a soft voice. A book like Mindsight will explain in more detail the ways you can most effectively and helpfully engage others who may be upset and disregulated. READ MORE
How long does alcohol induced depression last?
Basically until you find a program or other help that removes alcohol from your life. READ MORE
How long does it take for anxiety to go away?
There is no simple answer to this question. It all depends on what caused the anxiety in the first place. Once you have identified the factors that caused the anxiety and have found people to help you deal with those, the anxiety will disappear. READ MORE
How long does it take for anxiety medication to work?
Usually rather quickly, within a couple of hours READ MORE
Is CBT effective for anorexia?
I actually don’t know of any studies on this. I would suspect, however, that it would depend on the cause of the anorexia. Tony READ MORE
How do you detect BPD in children?
After working with over 500 children, I don't believe that there is such a thing as bipolar disorder in children. Most children who have had that designation are having regulation problems. My job is to help parents find ways to regulate their child with calm assertive energy - using proximity more than words. When children know you are bringing them affectionate, but firm energy, they change. READ MORE
Can working too much cause depression?
Yes, if it is work you don’t like READ MORE
Spouse on antidepressants?
Yes, this is a significant side effect of Zoloft. She needs to be tapered off the medication. There is a myth that these medications are protecting the person from depression. The problem is that they are addictive and need to be reduced very gradually. Tony Stanton, MD READ MORE
What to drink to calm nerves?
I'm afraid that there is no one answer to this question that fits all. The larger question is often, "What calms me, but does not addict me?" Your best bet is to pay close attention to your own experience. READ MORE
Should I put my teenager on antidepressants?
I would say no. There is considerable evidence that antidepressants used in adolescents cause increased suicidal tendencies and aggression. In my experience, adolescents respond very well if they find a good therapist. Many adolescents need help in navigating a difficult time of development, but the idea that antidepressants are the best treatment is a myth, not to mention a dangerous myth. Tony Stanton, MD READ MORE
How does a person with bipolar disorder think?
Actually, there is no clear answer to this question. First, every person has their unique way of thinking depending on the circumstances. A second problem is that different professionals use different criteria in using this diagnosis. You probably have a pretty good idea of how your friend thinks. Knowing your friend has been given that diagnosis is not going to tell you how he or she thinks. READ MORE
Do painkillers help with depression?
Only if the pain is a significant factor in your depression. READ MORE
Managing ADHD?
I really don't know if brain supplements would help. I would recommend learning mindfulness techniques as they are taught by Thich Nhat Hanh and Jon Kabat Zinn. These techniques of awareness can calm your nervous system and allow it to have the energy for better focus. Tony Stanton, MD READ MORE
What is the difference between bipolar 1 and 2?
They have similar criteria, but in order to be diagnosed with Bipolar I, you have to have experienced at least one manic episode - an episode that includes grandiose mood and activities that cause marked impairment in social or occupational functioning or requires hospitalization to prevent harm to self or others. READ MORE
How do forensic pathologists handle seeing death so often?
I don’t actually know, but I suspect that they focus on their job of determining the cause of death and their skills in determining that cause. READ MORE
How is bipolar disorder related to psychology?
Historically, the most serious difficulties related to mood changes were described as manic depression. Manic states consisted of extreme activation usually with destructive results. More recently the term bipolar has been used to describe just about any fluctuation of mood. When this is treated by a psychiatrist, it will most often be with medication. It is entirely possible, however, for most mood disorders to be treated successfully by any good therapist if they have been well trained and are experienced. The term bipolar is used in both fields: psychology and psychiatry. READ MORE
How to help adopted son with motor delays?
Most children's hospitals have special clinics devoted to developmental difficulties. Such a clinic could assess your adopted son and find a physical therapist who specializes in developmental difficulties. Such therapy is often quite effective. READ MORE
Can antidepressants help with anger?
The most typical antidepressants used today, the SSRI's (like Prozac), are not a good choice for treating anger. They often have the side effect of akathesia (a type of agitation), which can lead to more, not less, anger. READ MORE
How do you clear your mind?
One of the best ways to clear your mind, in my experience, is to be in touch with your body. In this regard, I have found the writings of Jon Kabat Zinn and Thich Naht Hahn to be of great help. Tony Stanton, MD READ MORE
Professional Society Memberships
- American Psychiatric Association
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Hobbies / Sports
- Playing Piano
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Practice At 2275 Arlington Dr
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