William F. Thorneloe, MD is a psychiatrist practicing in Atlanta since 1981, and in Smyrna since 1997. I began the Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Program at Crawford Long Hospital (Emory Midtown Hospital). I enjoy working with a variety of patients with medical problems as well as psychiatric conditions. My approach is to get to know a patient as well as possible, including family for history and counseling.
I rarely treat a patient with only medications, but prefer to enhance benefits of medication with psychotherapy. I was trained in psychodynamic psychotherapies, but also work in supportive and motivational interviewing. I see patients aged 15 and older. I have patients from Georgia, Alabama and North Carolina. I work with patients with cognitive deficits, some living in residential settings.
The majority of my patients are independent. I specialize in depression, bipolar disorders, schizophrenias and other persistent illnesses. I enjoy work with anxiety disorders, phobias, OCD, hair/skin picking and similar problems.
I rarely treat a patient with only medications, but prefer to enhance benefits of medication with psychotherapy. I was trained in psychodynamic psychotherapies, but also work in supportive and motivational interviewing. I see patients aged 15 and older. I have patients from Georgia, Alabama and North Carolina. I work with patients with cognitive deficits, some living in residential settings.
The majority of my patients are independent. I specialize in depression, bipolar disorders, schizophrenias and other persistent illnesses. I enjoy work with anxiety disorders, phobias, OCD, hair/skin picking and similar problems.
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Depression is a group of several illnesses including Major Depression, Dysthymia (persistent depression), PreMenopausal Depression, Post Partum Depression, Depression from substance abuse, depression from medical illnesses and others.
The core symptoms are either mood disorder often described as sad, empty or irritable, or loss of ability to find pleasure or maintain interests in usual activities.
Additional physical and cognitive symptoms may occur.
These illnesses are frequently recurrent.
It usually helps to continue a successful treatment rather than discontinuing with a risk of relapse.
The core symptoms are either mood disorder often described as sad, empty or irritable, or loss of ability to find pleasure or maintain interests in usual activities.
Additional physical and cognitive symptoms may occur.
These illnesses are frequently recurrent.
It usually helps to continue a successful treatment rather than discontinuing with a risk of relapse.
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective and similar disorders are challenging for patients and their families.
I provide careful initial evaluation, review of treatment options and continuing education for my patients and their families.
My goal with to avoid hospitalizations and to maximize quality of life.
I encourage work and other advances to levels of function.
Symptoms include a number of problems with quality of thought and perception.
Some patients have unreasonable fears and delusions.
Others deal with hallucinations of a variety of types, Many deal with both problems along with disorganization of thought and behavior.
I provide careful initial evaluation, review of treatment options and continuing education for my patients and their families.
My goal with to avoid hospitalizations and to maximize quality of life.
I encourage work and other advances to levels of function.
Symptoms include a number of problems with quality of thought and perception.
Some patients have unreasonable fears and delusions.
Others deal with hallucinations of a variety of types, Many deal with both problems along with disorganization of thought and behavior.
Forensic psychiatry is a specialty involving the intersections of psychiatry and the law.
I have subspecialty certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Forensic Psychiatry.
I am a member of the American Association for Psychiatry and the Law.
I also consult with patients and families concern with capacity to make judgements such as wills, medical or financial decisions.
I can assist families and their attorneys regarding guardianship and related matters.
Disability reviews are a subset of forensic psychiatry.
I have subspecialty certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Forensic Psychiatry.
I am a member of the American Association for Psychiatry and the Law.
I also consult with patients and families concern with capacity to make judgements such as wills, medical or financial decisions.
I can assist families and their attorneys regarding guardianship and related matters.
Disability reviews are a subset of forensic psychiatry.
It's common for people to be confused about the difference between psychiatrists and psychologists.
Both are qualified to help deal with mental health concerns.
Both are trained to practice psychotherapy and talk to patients about their issues.
Both are usually covered by health insurance programs.
But they are very different in their educational backgrounds, and how they may approach solving your problems.
Psychiatrists are medical doctors with an M.D. degree who have the same education as other doctors.
Both are qualified to help deal with mental health concerns.
Both are trained to practice psychotherapy and talk to patients about their issues.
Both are usually covered by health insurance programs.
But they are very different in their educational backgrounds, and how they may approach solving your problems.
Psychiatrists are medical doctors with an M.D. degree who have the same education as other doctors.
Every patient gives me permission to review the Georgia PMP.
This is a database of Physicians, Patients and Pharmacies regarding use of Controlled Substances.
By Georgia State Law, I must review this database before prescribing any controlled substances.
If there are problems (additional doctors with similar prescriptions, multiple pharmacies, multiple drugs) we will discuss and determine how the treatment plan should be adjusted.
This is a database of Physicians, Patients and Pharmacies regarding use of Controlled Substances.
By Georgia State Law, I must review this database before prescribing any controlled substances.
If there are problems (additional doctors with similar prescriptions, multiple pharmacies, multiple drugs) we will discuss and determine how the treatment plan should be adjusted.
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