Should a person seek help from a mental health professional at the beginning of what may be considered a short-term crisis, for instance the death of a family member, loss of a job or divorce.
The simple answer is yes to prevent development of a more serious disorder. Oftentimes, patients can talk first to their primary care physician, but should a condition and symptoms last more than two weeks, more specialized attention might be warranted.
Common Questions
What are some of the most misunderstood aspects of having an illness that needs the attention of a mental health?
If individuals have no direct first-hand experience with mental health treatment, their view is often clouded by a stigma of chronic mental illness. The reality is that as much as 20-30 percent of the population have some type of mood or anxiety disorders, major depression, bipolar disorder and generalized anxiety and panic.
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Bradley Diner, M.D.

After graduation from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Dr. Diner completed his psychiatric residency in 1989 at Vanderbilt University where he served as Chief Resident.
His area of practice includes inpatient and outpatient adolescent and adult psychiatry with emphasis on mood and anxiety disorders and involvement in clinical research trials. He further specializes in forensic psychiatry, in which he is frequently requested to provide independent evaluations, expert witness testimony and evaluation of impaired medical professionals.
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Arkansas Psychiatric Clinic
4 Executive Center Court
Little Rock, Arkansas 72211
p. 501-448-0060
f. 501-448-0066
Therapists Office
4 Executive Center Court
Little Rock, Arkansas 72211
p. 501-448-0170
f. 501-448-0171
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