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Dr. Margaret Gallagher, PhD, FNP-BC

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Specializes in: Psychiatry and Mental Health

Professional interests include: emotional disturbance, behavioral disorders, stress management, and more.

401 N. Michigan Ave #1200
Chicago, IL 60611

(224) 220-9400

Dr. Margaret Gallagher, PhD, FNP-BC is a mental health professional in Chicago, IL specializing in psychiatry and mental health.

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401 N. Michigan Ave #1200
Chicago, IL 60611

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50 S. Main Street #300
Naperville, IL 60450

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Some issues Dr. Margaret Gallagher, PhD, FNP-BC can help you with:

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:

Generalized anxiety disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Social phobia
Panic disorder

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.

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:

Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive types show symptoms such as constant fidgeting, talking non-stop, touching everything, having trouble sitting still and waiting their turn, and interrupting others.
Predominantly inattentive types tend to be distracted, get bored and wander off during tasks, forget things or instructions, daydream, and appear not to be listening. This type is sometimes misdiagnosed because they are not hyperactive and there are fewer behavior issues.
Combined types show symptoms from both categories. This is actually the most common type 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.

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:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

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.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	50
Cancer	0

nursing home care	10

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	16
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	53
Dementia	75
Cancer	0

nursing home care	99

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	47
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	23
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	58
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	51
Dementia	69
Cancer	13

nursing home care	1360

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	189
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	74
Less than 65	70

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	65
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	54
Dementia	75
Cancer	9

nursing home care	1420

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	183
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	46
Less than 65	50

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	61
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	45
Dementia	75
Cancer	7

nursing home care	1128

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Margaret Gallagher, PhD, FNP-BC for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Margaret Gallagher, PhD, FNP-BC treated as a mental health professional in Chicago, IL were nursing home care.

doctor visit	40
nursing home care	803

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret Gallagher, PhD, FNP-BC.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	32

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	37
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	15
75 to 84	16
Less than 65	13
65 to 74	17

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret Gallagher, PhD, FNP-BC From 2015 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Margaret Gallagher, PhD, FNP-BC treated were dementia, hypertension, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	30
High Cholesterol	25
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Dementia	34
Cancer	2

Education & Training

She has a state license in Illinois.

Licensed In: Illinois

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Margaret Gallagher, PhD, FNP-BC. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$21 NUCALA $21

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$21

Biography

Dr. Margaret Gallagher is a specialist in psychiatry. Her areas of expertise include depression, attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD), and behavioral disorders. DocSpot reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in.

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret Gallagher, PhD, FNP-BC From 2015 - 2021

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