Dr. Jane Miles, MD is a pediatric psychiatrist in Dallas, TX specializing in pediatric psychiatry. She graduated from University of Sarajevo Faculty of Medicine in 1980 and has 44 years of experience. Dr. Jane Miles, MD is affiliated with Children's Health (Texas), Children's Health System and UT Southwestern Medical Center.
5440 Harvest Hill Road Suite 212
Dallas, TX 75230
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Anxiety
Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.
Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:
Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.
Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.
Depression
Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."
Some common symptoms of depression include:
We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.
Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.
Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.
Self-Harm
Self-harm occurs when people hurt their own bodies on purpose. People who self-harm may feel an emotional or psychological release after hurting themselves. This release can become a coping mechanism to deal with negative thoughts and feelings. While not a mental illness in itself, self-harm may be a response to abuse, trauma, or other mental health issues like depression and anxiety. Those who self-harm typically do not have suicidal intent, but are at a greater risk of attempting suicide. They may also conceal their self-harm from others, making their behavior and injuries all the more risky. Self-harm frequently arises in adolescence or adulthood. Some self-harm once, while others may self-harm more frequently and for longer periods of time.
People may self-harm by a variety of means, including cutting themselves with sharp objects, burning themselves with matches, or hitting and bruising themselves. Symptoms and signs of self-harming include:
Therapy can treat patients who self-harm. Therapists ask people to explore current and past experiences and emotions that may contribute to the desire to self-harm. Cognitive behavioral therapy, a specialized form of therapy, can also reduce self-harm by encouraging patients to identify negative patterns of thought and to develop coping strategies that do not involve self-inflicted injury. Those suffering from more severe self-harm may require in-patient hospitalization to recover mentally and physically.
Dr. Jane Miles, MD graduated from University of Sarajevo Faculty of Medicine in 1980. She completed residency at University Medical Center Sarajevo, Pediatrics. She is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology/Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: University of Sarajevo Faculty of Medicine (1980)
Residency: University Medical Center Sarajevo, Pediatrics (1990)
Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology/Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Licensed In: Texas
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jane Miles, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
$125
Evekeo $125 |
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Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc |
$103
SPRAVATO $103 |
Neos Therapeutics, LP |
$96
Adzenys XR-ODT $96 |
Shire North American Group Inc |
$11
VYVANSE $11 |
Food and Beverage | $336 |
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Dr. Jane Miles is a specialist in pediatric psychiatry. She works in Dallas, TX. She has a special interest in self-harm, depression, and psychosis. Dr. Miles is a graduate of the University of Sarajevo Faculty of Medicine. Her training includes a residency program at Parkland Health & Hospital System. She has received professional recognition including the following: Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, Outstanding ER Performance Award. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Children's Health (Texas) and UT Southwestern Medical Center.