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Martha C. Little, MD

Psychiatrist

Gender: Female
Experience: 19 years

About Martha C. Little, MD

Martha C. Little, MD is a psychiatrist and geriatric psychiatrist. Dr. Martha C. Little has 19 years of experience in psychiatry.

Education

Martha C. Little, MD earned a degree of a Doctor of Medicine.

Licenses

Martha C. Little, MD has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since February 20, 2007, and her NPI number is 1477698462.

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To schedule an appointment with Dr. Martha C. Little, please call (215) 635-0860.

Psychiatrist

Dr. Martha C. Little is a Psychiatrist in Cheltenham, PA with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating people with mental illness. As a Psychiatrist, Martha C. Little, MD performs mental health assessment, helps patients manage long-term mental health conditions, offers medical treatment and therapy for a wide variety of psychological disorders, provides patient and parent education, and offers referrals to other medical specialists as needed. Psychiatry is a medical specialty centered on diagnosing and treating patients suffering from a wide variety of mental illnesses and cognitive disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Psychiatrists include anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), delusional thought processes, self-harm disorders, eating disorders, specific phobias, drug, alcohol, and gambling addiction, and mood disorders. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Psychiatrists include mental health evaluation and diagnosis, psychotherapy, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), electroconvulsive therapy, medication prescription, exposure therapy, grief counseling, marriage counseling, and referral to other specialists as needed.

A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

Psychiatrists in Cheltenham, PA

Geriatric Psychiatrist

Dr. Martha C. Little is a Geriatric Psychiatrist in Cheltenham, PA with special training and skill in studying and addressing mental illness in older adults. As a Geriatric Psychiatrist, Martha C. Little, MD performs mental health assessments, therapies, diet and lifestyle recommendations, and medication prescription. Geriatric Psychiatry is a psychiatry subspecialty focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of emotional and mental disorders in seniors. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Geriatric Psychiatrists include depression, anxiety, alienation, agitation, psychosis, dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Geriatric Psychiatrists include mental health assessments, psychological therapy protocols, and medication prescriptions.

Geriatric Psychiatry is a subspecialty with psychiatric expertise in prevention, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders in the elderly, and improvement of psychiatric care for healthy and ill elderly patients.

Geriatric Psychiatrists in Cheltenham, PA

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