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A physician specializing in Mental Health is a medical doctor who has extensive training, experience and expertise in the diagnosis, treatment and management of mental health conditions. They can provide the full spectrum of mental health services, ranging from assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and implementation, pharmacological and psychotherapeutic interventions, and follow-up care and monitoring. They work with patients and families to manage mental health issues that may interfere with an individual's well-being, including mood/anxiety, psychotic, and substance use disorders. They may also provide consultation to other healthcare providers and provide crisis intervention services.