
Dr. Melissa Martinez, M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
6655 Travis St Suite 560 Houston TX, 77030About
Dr. Melissa Martinez is a psychiatrist practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Martinez is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Martinez diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Martinez may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Martinez treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
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Can anxiety go away on its own?
To Whom It May Concerns, Sometimes anxiety resolves. Sometimes professional help is needed. Take care, Melissa Martinez, MD Professor and Mary Avis Weir Chair in Psychiatry Director, Interventional Psychiatry Program Module Co-Director Mind, Brain, Behavior Course Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences UT Health San Antonio San Antonio, Texas READ MORE
Can anxiety be cured with medications?
To Whom It May Concern, There are many types of anxiety symptoms. Many forms of anxiety are best treated with medications and therapy. Take care, Melissa Martinez, MD Professor and Mary Avis Weir Chair in Psychiatry Director, Interventional Psychiatry Program Module Co-Director Mind, Brain, Behavior Course Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences UT Health San Antonio San Antonio, Texas READ MORE
Can you fix drug addiction?
Dear Sender, A fabulous resource for drug addiction is BeWellTexas.org. Melissa Martinez, MD Professor and Mary Avis Weir Chair in Psychiatry Director, Interventional Psychiatry Program Module Co-Director Mind, Brain, Behavior Course Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences UT Health San Antonio San Antonio, Texas READ MORE
Can manic depression be fixed?
To Whom It May Concern, Bipolar disorder is a chronic illness that is treatable. Take care, Melissa Martinez, MD Professor and Mary Avis Weir Chair in Psychiatry Director, Interventional Psychiatry Program Module Co-Director Mind, Brain, Behavior Course Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences UT Health San Antonio San Antonio, Texas READ MORE
Can physical activity help depression?
To Whom It May Concern, Exercise can decrease depressive symptoms. Take care, Melissa Martinez, MD Professor and Mary Avis Weir Chair in Psychiatry Director, Interventional Psychiatry Program Module Co-Director Mind, Brain, Behavior Course Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences UT Health San Antonio San Antonio, Texas READ MORE
How long does it take to treat panic attacks?
To Whom It May Concern, Thank you for reaching out. It can take months. Take care, Melissa Martinez, MD Professor and Mary Avis Weir Chair in Psychiatry Director, Interventional Psychiatry Program Module Co-Director Mind, Brain, Behavior Course Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences UT Health San Antonio San Antonio, Texas READ MORE
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