Howard Kirschen, MD
Board Certified in Child and Adult Psychiatry
516-695-0378
PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES
Dr. Howard Kirschen, MD, works with patients of all ages with conditions including:
ANXIETY
Anxiety is a mental health disorder is characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.
DEPRESSION
Depression is a mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.
Obsessive Compulive Disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is characterized by unreasonable thoughts and fears (obsessions) that lead to compulsive behaviors.
Bipolar Disorder
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Bipolar Disorder is associated with episodes of mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs.
A disorder in a child marked by defiant and disobedient behavior to authority figures.
The cause of oppositional defiant disorder is unknown but likely involves a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental condition that involves persistent challenges in social interaction, speech, and nonverbal communication and restricted/repetitive behaviors.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
A chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness.
ADHD often begins in childhood and can persist into adulthood.
A disorder in which a person has difficulty recovering after experiencing a terrifying event. The condition may last months or years, with triggers that can bring back memories of the trauma accompanied by intense emotional and physical reactions.
Children
Diagnosing and treating developmental, behavioral, emotional, and mental health disorders in young children.
Adolescent
Diagnosis and treatment of disorders of thinking, feeling, and behavior affecting adolescents, and their families.
Adult
Adult psychiatrists care for the mental well-being of patients over the age of 18, treating conditions like depression or anxiety.
COVID-19 NOTICE
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, and the more contagious 'Delta Variant' impacting children at higher rates than previous variants, Dr. Kirschen is meeting with patents over video conference software such as Zoom or Facetime. Please contact our office for more information regarding remote appointments.