Dr. Jeffrey Barber

Dr. Jeffrey Barber

Psychiatrist
Courtenay, BC
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Dr. Jeffrey Barber Bio

If you are looking for local services or  treatment  in the office or hospital from a Local Psychiatrist, contact a provider such as ( Dr. Jeffrey Barber ) to inquire if they are accepting patients or you need a referral.   Phone number to book an appointment 250-331-9200  ( Dr. Jeffrey Barber ) is in good standing with the  Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) the most established, most extensive community mental health organization in Canada. ( Dr. Jeffrey Barber )is  in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons ( Dr. Jeffrey Barber ) is in good stanfding with  the Canadian Medical Association 

If you are looking for local services or  treatment  in the office with your Local Psychiatrist or hospital from a Local Psychiatrist, contact a provider such as ( Dr. Jeffrey Barber ) to inquire if they are accepting patients or you need a referral.   Phone number to book an appointment 250-331-9200

The local psychiatrist can also work with your other healthcare providers and carers to ensure you’re getting the right physical and mental health support.

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Eating disorders are defined by abnormal eating habits that negatively affect a person's health, such as anorexia nervosa, addiction,  bulimia nervosa, binge eating and rumination disorder.

 Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common and chronic disorder that leads to uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts and behaviours. People with OCD feel an overwhelming urge to repeat these obsessions and compulsions.   Pour plus d'informations et les services locaux des psychiatres locaux à Montréal et à Québec PQ, contactez votre psychiatre local

Please contact ( Dr. Jeffrey Barber, Local Psychiatrist Courtenay, BC ) to enquire if this health care provider is accepting new patients.

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A Psychiatrist is going to take a look at the bio-medical reason behind any mental distress and try to determine the best medication for the patient.

Explanation:

A psychiatrist is an MD, they are going to take more of a biomedical model in their treatment. Their focus is probably going to be on the physiology of your distress and their treatment is going to be primarily about prescribing or finding the right medication for you.

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A psychologist is going to spend more time talking to the patient about feelings, thoughts and other life factors that may be causing them distress.

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A psychologist, on the other hand, their focus is on talk therapy; helping you figure out what sort of thoughts and feelings are causing you distress, what kinds of behaviors are not working for you and help you find new ways of coping and going forward differently.

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A family physician does not deal with mental health issues.

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While a family physician may refer you to a psychologist or psychiatrist, they can help support patients with mental health issues.

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There are mental health benefits to exercise.

Explanation:

Studies show that exercise may help reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression. Exercise releases powerful chemicals such as endorphins and serotonin, which improve mood and feelings of well-being. It can lower cortisol (also called the “stress hormone”) levels and improve your sleep.

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There is no link between obesity and mental health issues.

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Studies have found that a disproportionate number of patients with mental illnesses such as anxiety and depression are obese compared to the general population. This may be due to a negative self-image, the social stigma of being obese and physical inactivity.

Ratings for Dr. Jeffrey Barber, Local Psychiatrist, Courtenay BC, Family Practice NOW

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    Dr Barber wasted no time to accurately diagnose my condition unlike many other doctors. He is good at what he does.
    Submitted: August 25, 2022
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    10 years later horrible things he's said are still living in my head. I was never really offered treatment or given a diagnoses, I just get shamed. Please don't go to this dr. Its so easy for others to say everyone's exaggerating exactly because he deals with the mentally ill. They must be the crazy ones right? No one will believe you. You will likely not get any help anyway.
    Submitted: April 06, 2022
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    The single worst interaction I've ever had with a medical "professional." His only interest is writing prescriptions. He dismisses every other form of therapy entirely. He made no attempt to help me find alternatives or other practitioners with different approaches. I came in with crippling anxiety attacks and his basic summation was "life is hard and they don't make a pill for that so there's nothing I can do." He has a complete lack of empathy, which while sadly common among doctors is a bit of a fatal flaw in a psychiatrist. After waiting over a year to get an appointment I left if more depressed than ever. You are literally better off doing nothing that seeing him, he has no interest in helping people, is really argumentative and will likely make you worse than before you saw him.
    Submitted: December 08, 2021
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    I can relate to all the comments already posted here. He is intelligent, but not interested in giving you tools, alternatives and resources to help make you mentally resilient. Not even a "help you help yourself" type. Just gutted after seeing him. But there are so few Psychaitrists here, we have no real choice in the Doctors here.
    Submitted: May 01, 2018
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    I also had the worst medical experience from any doctor. Felt extremely terrible after leaving his office. Made diagnosis after speaking to him for only an hour. Didn't make any suggestions to help me with my anxiety...just said to go on meds for the rest of my life. He told me that I sounded like I haven't been to university even though I have a degree. Don't go to this doctor. He has no empathy.
    Submitted: April 23, 2017
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    This was the worst experience I have ever encountered from any medical practioner on all the years I have been involved on in 20 years. He lacks insight, compssion & empathy. You better be prepared to accept and obey his commands or he will drop you like a rock. Clearly, this doctor should think of switching fields or retire.
    Submitted: May 16, 2016
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    Truly felt horrible after leaving his office. He was quick to diagnose with an untreatable condition. There was no reference to helpful tools (CBT, Talk Therapy, Medication, Reading Material) to understand or cope with the debilitating emotional paralysis I am experiencing. I am pragmatically contemplating suicide, and have experienced depression, abuse and suicide in my immediate family, yet he didn't consider me depressed. I am not sure what he is practicing, but it is not a healing profession, more a diagnostic for pharmaceutical companies. :/
    Submitted: February 12, 2016

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