
Dr. Roderick Shields O'brien M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
2255 S 88TH ST LOUISVILLE CO, 80027Practice Philosophy
Integrative Medicine
About
Dr. Roderick O'brien is a psychiatrist practicing in Denver, CO. Dr. O'brien is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. O'brien diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. O'brien 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. O'brien treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
University of Notre Biology 1995
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineDr. Roderick Shields O'brien M.D.'s Practice location
O'Brien Neuroscience
1301 S 8th Street Suite 110 -Colorado Springs, CO 80906Get Direction
Dr. Roderick Shields O'brien M.D.'s reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. O'brien
- Mena w.
Very compasionit.
Recommended Articles
- Is ADHD More Common Among Boys or Girls?
Why are boys diagnosed with ADHD more often?Despite both genders being at equal risk, boys tend to be diagnosed more often because the symptoms they display due to the illness are more obvious and easily spotted. Boys display externalized symptoms, such as running around a little too much or...
- 5 Tips For Parenting an Anxious Child
As children grow, they go through several emotional and mental transformations. Some children become too shy to confront another person, while others become too mischievous. However, it becomes difficult for parents to determine their children’s behavior when they react unexpectedly to a...
- What Is Male Borderline Personality Disorder?
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is defined as a mental disorder that generally affects the way individuals think and feel about themselves and other people. People with this personality disorder often have unstable personal relationships due to their extreme emotions, impulsiveness, and...
- The Science Behind Depression: What Happens in Your Brain
Although the causes of depression are often associated with tragic life events, pregnancy, retirement, or conflicts in a relationship, this complex disorder is scientifically believed to be caused by a chemical imbalance. This chemical imbalance can be a result of a genetic vulnerability,...
- What is Postpartum Depression?
After delivering a child, a mother can succumb to overwhelming emotions of fear and anxiety, which can ultimately lead to her development of depression. Postpartum depression (PPD) is a multitude of depressed emotions in the mother, which develop within four weeks of delivery. Baby blues, which most...
- The Side Effects of Xanax
What Is Xanax?The generic name for Xanax is alprazolam and this is a benzodiazepine. Xanax was first introduced in 1976. This drug has an impact on the unbalanced chemicals in the brain of people who have anxiety. It is therefore prescribed for treating mental health problems which are linked with...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Frank Guerra M.D.2255 S 88th St Louisville CO 80027
- Dr. David Ethan Miller M.D.400 S MCCASLIN BLVD STE 110 LOUISVILLE CO 80027
- Dr. Brian Alexander Anderson M.D.2255 S 88th St Louisville CO 80027
- Dr. Christopher Drew MD842 W South Boulder Rd Louisville CO 80027
- Dr. Michael Alan Finch M.D.2255 S 88th St Louisville CO 80027
- Dr. Michael A. Zona M.D.2255 S 88th St Louisville CO 80027
Nearest Hospitals
SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITALl
1375 EAST 19TH AVE DENVER CO 80218UNIVERSITY COLO HEALTH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CENTRALl
1400 E BOULDER ST COLORADO SPRINGS CO 80909CENTURA HEALTH-PENROSE ST FRANCIS HEALTH SERVICESl
2222 N NEVADA AVE COLORADO SPRINGS CO 80907PIKES PEAK REGIONAL HOSPITALl
16420 HIGHWAY 24 WOODLAND PARK CO 80863CENTURA HEALTH-AVISTA ADVENTIST HOSPITALl
100 HEALTH PARK DRIVE LOUISVILLE CO 80027GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTERl
200 EXEMPLA CIRCLE LAFAYETTE CO 80026FOOTHILLS HOSPITALl
4747 ARAPAHOE AVENUE BOULDER CO 80304