Dr. Marian L. Macdonald, PHD is a psychologist in Northampton, MA specializing in psychology.
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Anxiety
Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.
Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:
Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.
Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.
Depression
Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."
Some common symptoms of depression include:
We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.
Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.
Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a long-lasting, or chronic, severe mental illness that affects the way people think, feel, and behave. If someone has this condition, they likely have difficulty distinguishing reality from fantasy and may experience the following:
A comprehensive psychiatric evaluation is necessary to identify this illness, and one of the top criteria for a diagnosis of schizophrenia is that at least some of the symptoms listed above have to be present for a minimum of six months. The causes of schizophrenia are unclear, but studies have linked it to genetics, abnormalities in brain structure, and immune disorders. It has also been found to affect men and women equally, with onset typically occurring earlier in men.
Although there is no cure for schizophrenia, some treatments can help people manage their disease. For example, physicians may prescribe antipsychotics which are a group of medications that can reduce symptoms. Patients can also learn useful coping skills and get emotional support by regularly taking part in individual talk therapy and having family members participate in group therapy sessions.
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In 2023, Dr. Marian L. Macdonald, PHD performed more individual therapy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts.
The top procedures that Dr. Marian L. Macdonald, PHD treated as a psychologist in Northampton, MA during 2014 were mental health therapy.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marian L. Macdonald, PHD for Medicare patients.
| mental health therapy | 233 |
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The top procedures that Dr. Marian L. Macdonald, PHD treated as a psychologist in Northampton, MA during 2015 were mental health therapy.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marian L. Macdonald, PHD for Medicare patients.
| mental health therapy | 400 |
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The top procedures that Dr. Marian L. Macdonald, PHD treated as a psychologist in Northampton, MA during 2016 were mental health therapy.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marian L. Macdonald, PHD for Medicare patients.
| mental health therapy | 377 |
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The top procedures that Dr. Marian L. Macdonald, PHD treated as a psychologist in Northampton, MA during 2017 were mental health therapy.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marian L. Macdonald, PHD for Medicare patients.
| mental health therapy | 456 |
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The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Marian L. Macdonald, PHD treated during 2017 were depression.
| Hypertension | |
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| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Marian L. Macdonald, PHD treated as a psychologist in Northampton, MA during 2018 were mental health therapy.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marian L. Macdonald, PHD for Medicare patients.
| mental health therapy | 708 |
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The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Marian L. Macdonald, PHD treated during 2018 were depression.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Marian L. Macdonald, PHD treated as a psychologist in Northampton, MA during 2019 were mental health therapy.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marian L. Macdonald, PHD for Medicare patients.
| mental health therapy | 910 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marian L. Macdonald, PHD.
| From 65 to 74 | |
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| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Marian L. Macdonald, PHD treated during 2019 were depression.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Marian L. Macdonald, PHD treated as a psychologist in Northampton, MA during 2020 were mental health therapy.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marian L. Macdonald, PHD for Medicare patients.
| mental health therapy | 1152 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marian L. Macdonald, PHD.
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Marian L. Macdonald, PHD treated during 2020 were depression.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Marian L. Macdonald, PHD treated as a psychologist in Northampton, MA during 2021 were mental health therapy.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marian L. Macdonald, PHD for Medicare patients.
| mental health therapy | 1019 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marian L. Macdonald, PHD.
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Marian L. Macdonald, PHD treated during 2021 were depression.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Marian L. Macdonald, PHD treated as a psychologist in Northampton, MA during 2022 were mental health therapy.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marian L. Macdonald, PHD for Medicare patients.
| mental health therapy | 1006 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marian L. Macdonald, PHD.
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Marian L. Macdonald, PHD treated during 2022 were depression.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Marian L. Macdonald, PHD treated as a psychologist in Northampton, MA during 2023 were mental health therapy.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marian L. Macdonald, PHD for Medicare patients.
| mental health therapy | 897 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marian L. Macdonald, PHD.
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Marian L. Macdonald, PHD treated during 2023 were depression.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marian L. Macdonald, PHD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Marian L. Macdonald, PHD treated as a psychologist in Northampton, MA were mental health therapy.
| mental health therapy | 715 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marian L. Macdonald, PHD.
| 75 to 84 | |
|---|---|
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 | |
| 65 to 74 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Marian L. Macdonald, PHD treated were depression.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoporosis | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Atrial Fibrillation | |
| Cancer | |
| Dementia |
She has a state license in Massachusetts.
Licensed In: Massachusetts
Dr. Marian L. Macdonald, PHD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Medicaid, CIGNA PPO, Aetna, Blue California, United Healthcare and Medicare.
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Dr. Marian Macdonald specializes in psychology and practices in Northampton, MA. Dr. Macdonald has obtained a license to practice in Massachusetts.
