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Dr. Cheryl McGary Cobb, MD is a pediatric psychiatrist in Nashville, TN specializing in pediatric psychiatry. She graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2005 and has 20 years of experience. Dr. Cheryl McGary Cobb, MD is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt.
1500 21st Avenue South Suite 2200
Nashville, TN 37212
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. Nine percent of children in the USA have been diagnosed with ADHD. Symptoms, which include hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention, can last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, although experts don't know why this is.
There are three main types of ADHD:
When diagnosing ADHD, it is important to rule out other issues that may be causing the symptoms. Seizure disorders, hearing loss, anxiety, and domestic problems are some examples of problems that can cause behaviors similar to those seen with ADHD.
Treatment can include stimulant medications, behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better, and accommodations at school or work. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most kids with ADHD function at their best.
ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for a third to half of those diagnosed. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior, difficulty maintaining focus, being easily distracted, or a tendency to fidget. These symptoms can cause problems in a patient's careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as stress reduction techniques and organization skills training. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and succeed in all areas of their life.
Bipolar Disorder
Commonly known as manic-depressive illness, bipolar disorder is a serious mental condition characterized by extreme changes in mood. Individuals with this disorder experience emotional highs, or manic episodes, and lows, or depressive episodes. These episodes are distinct periods that are separate from the moods they may usually feel.
During manic episodes, individuals may:
In contrast, depressive episodes may bring about:
Episodes may be a mixture of both manic and depressive symptoms. In such an episode, individuals with bipolar disorder may feel sad, empty, and hopeless but have a high level of energy at the same time. Sometimes, changes in mood are less dramatic. For example, individuals may feel happy and think everything is fine, but people around them may notice their mood changes. Episodes like this are called hypomania. If an individual is hypomanic and does not receive proper treatment, their condition will likely worsen.
Generally considered a lifetime illness, the disorder begins in the late teen or early adult years. Bipolar disorder has no known cause, but research has shown that it tends to run in families. To diagnose it, a psychiatrist carefully assesses an individual's moods and behavior patterns. They may also be asked to keep a daily record of their moods and other factors that can help with diagnosis and determining the right course of therapy. Counseling is a typical form of treatment, as is a group of medications that can control symptoms, called antipsychotics.
Dr. Cheryl McGary Cobb, MD graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2005. She is certified by the Psychiatry - American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has a state license in Tennessee.
Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (2005)
Board Certification: Psychiatry - American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (2011)
Licensed In: Tennessee
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Dr. Cheryl Cobb's specialty is pediatric psychiatry. Dr. Cobb has indicated that her clinical interests include attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD), psychiatry, and bipolar disorder. She is affiliated with Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. She graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.
