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Dr. James W. Griffith, PhD is a psychologist in Chicago, IL specializing in psychology. Dr. James W. Griffith, PhD is affiliated with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and The University of Chicago Medicine.
5815 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
618 Library Place
Evanston, IL 60201
625 N. Michigan Avenue 27th Floor
Chicago, IL 60611
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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.
He has a state license in Illinois.
Licensed In: Illinois
Dr. James W. Griffith, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. James W. Griffith, PhD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Aetna PPO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, Medicare Advantage, Aetna POS, Medicare, Humana, PHCS PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, United W500 Emergent Wrap, Aetna Better Health *see insurance page, United Options (PPO), CountyCare *see insurance page, BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only), United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only), University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP), United Choice HMO (specialists only), BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only), Aetna HMO (specialists only) and United Choice Plus POS/PPO.
According to our sources, Dr. James W. Griffith, PhD accepts the following insurance providers:
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Dr. James Griffith specializes in psychology and practices in Evanston, IL and Chicago, IL. Clinical interests for Dr. Griffith include major depression and anxiety. Dr. Griffith is professionally affiliated with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and The University of Chicago Medicine. He can accept Blue California, Aetna, and CIGNA Plans, as well as other insurance carriers.
