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Dr. John Leikauf, MD is a pediatric psychiatrist in Palo Alto, CA specializing in pediatric psychiatry. He graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Dr. John Leikauf, MD is affiliated with Stanford Medicine Children's Health and Stanford Health Care.
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Mental Health Issues
Mental health issues, also referred to as mental health disorders or mental health illnesses, are a wide variety of conditions that impact behavior, emotion, and cognition. There are many different forms of mental health issues, some of which are acute (short-term), while others are chronic. Common mental health issues include:
No single cause of mental health issues exists. Multiple factors may increase one's risk for developing mental health issues, including but not limited to:
Mental health issues are typically diagnosed by a provider like a psychiatrist or a psychologist. These issues are diagnosed through psychological evaluation and talk therapy.
Mental health therapy can be an effective tool in supporting people who are struggling with unwanted feelings, behaviors, or difficult circumstances in their lives. Many forms of therapy are available, including specialized therapies tailored to particular disorders. For many issues, therapists help patients manage their conditions through talk therapy. Other treatments can include medication or stays at a psychiatric facility. Mental health therapy can help people with mental health issues improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.
Dr. John Leikauf, MD graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine. He completed residency at Mount Sinai School of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Psychiatry and has a state license in California.
Medical School: Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Residency: Mount Sinai School of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals (2014)
Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Psychiatry
Licensed In: California
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Dr. John Leikauf's area of specialization is pediatric psychiatry. After completing medical school at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Mount Sinai School of Medicine. His areas of expertise include mental health issues. Dr. Leikauf is affiliated with Stanford Medicine Children's Health and Stanford Health Care.
