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Dr. Muhammad Munir, MD

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Dr. Muhammad Munir, MD, DFAPA has over 20 years of clinical experience specializing in Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Panic Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). He is uniquely Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Adult as well as Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. At Talkspace he is a part of the Peer Consultation Team and a member of the Clinical Media team.
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Published on: 15 Sep 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
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Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW

How to Find & Choose a Good Psychiatrist

Published on: 15 Sep 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
  • Written byDr. Muhammad Munir, MD
  • Sep 15, 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
Psychiatrists are mental health professionals who have earned a medical degree in psychiatry. They focus on diagnosing, preventing,…
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Published on: 25 Jul 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
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Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

Psychiatrist vs. Neurologist: What’s the Difference?

Published on: 25 Jul 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
  • Written byDr. Muhammad Munir, MD
  • Jul 25, 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
The fields of psychiatry and neurology are both related to the brain, but they focus on vastly different…
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Published on: 19 Jul 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC
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Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC

Different Types of Psychiatrists

Published on: 19 Jul 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC
  • Written byDr. Muhammad Munir, MD
  • Jul 19, 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Minkyung Chung, MS, LMHC
It’s believed that an estimated 21% of adults in this country are living with a diagnosable mental health…
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Published on: 07 Jan 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Amy Cirbus Ph.D, LMHC, LPC
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Clinically Reviewed by Amy Cirbus Ph.D, LMHC, LPC

5 Tips for Talking With a Psychiatrist For the First Time

Published on: 07 Jan 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Amy Cirbus Ph.D, LMHC, LPC
  • Written byDr. Muhammad Munir, MD
  • Jan 07, 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Amy Cirbus Ph.D, LMHC, LPC
Apprehension about talking to a psychiatrist for the first time is absolutely normal. It’s even expected — and…
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Published on: 07 Jan 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Elizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C
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Clinically Reviewed by Elizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C

What is a Psychiatrist?

Published on: 07 Jan 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Elizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C
  • Written byDr. Muhammad Munir, MD
  • Jan 07, 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Elizabeth Keohan, LCSW-C
A psychiatrist is someone who specializes in the field of mental health. Psychiatrists, unlike a therapist or a…
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Published on: 23 Nov 2021
  • 9 minute read

Medications to Treat ADHD

Published on: 23 Nov 2021
  • Written byDr. Muhammad Munir, MD
  • Nov 23, 2021
If you have ADHD and are finding it difficult to manage, you might be wondering when to see…
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Published on: 23 Nov 2021
  • 8 minute read

Medications to Treat Binge Eating Disorder

Published on: 23 Nov 2021
  • Written byDr. Muhammad Munir, MD
  • Nov 23, 2021
Have you been diagnosed with binge eating disorder (BED)? Are you looking for treatment options or an online…
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Published on: 23 Nov 2021
  • 8 minute read

Medications to Treat PTSD

Published on: 23 Nov 2021
  • Written byDr. Muhammad Munir, MD
  • Nov 23, 2021
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affected an estimated 3.6% of adults in the United States in the last year.…
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Published on: 23 Nov 2021
  • 7 minute read

Medications to Treat Schizophrenia

Published on: 23 Nov 2021
  • Written byDr. Muhammad Munir, MD
  • Nov 23, 2021
Schizophrenia is a complicated, chronic neuropsychiatric disorder (brain disorder) that affects how you feel, think, and behave. Less…
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Published on: 23 Nov 2021
  • 7 minute read

Medications to Treat OCD

Published on: 23 Nov 2021
  • Written byDr. Muhammad Munir, MD
  • Nov 23, 2021
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a specific type of anxiety disorder where frequent behaviors and thoughts can have a…

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