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Dr. Sean L. Sweeney, DO is a neonatologist in Vancouver, WA specializing in neonatology. He graduated from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB), College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2002 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Sean L. Sweeney, DO is affiliated with Pediatrix, Providence Newberg Medical Center, Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital, Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center, Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, Legacy Silverton Medical Center, Providence, Legacy Health, Providence Portland Medical Center, Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center and Providence Seaside Hospital.
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.
Dr. Sean L. Sweeney, DO graduated from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB), College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2002. He completed residency at Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatrics and has a state license in Missouri.
Medical School: Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB), College of Osteopathic Medicine (2002)
Residency: Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics (2005)
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatrics
Licensed In: Missouri
Dr. Sean L. Sweeney, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Sean L. Sweeney, DO appears to accept the following insurance providers: First Choice Health, TRICARE Prime, TRICARE For Life, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA Open Access Plus, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicaid, Blue California, CHAMPVA, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, Providence, Regence, US Family Health Plan, Medicare AB, Aetna PROV Employee POS, Moda Connexus Network, Age Right Marquis Advantage and Samaritan Health Plan Med Advantage.
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Dr. Sean Sweeney is a neonatology specialist. He offers interpreting services for his patients. His clinical interests include acne, arm injury, and back muscle injury. Dr. Sweeney's professional affiliations include Providence Portland Medical Center, Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, and Providence Seaside Hospital. Dr. Sweeney's education and training includes medical school at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB), College of Osteopathic Medicine and residency at Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics.
