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Dr. Kento Sonoda, MD, AAHIVS is an internal medicine hospitalist in Saint Louis, MO specializing in adult hospital medicine, family medicine and addiction medicine. He graduated from National Defense Medical Center. Dr. Kento Sonoda, MD, AAHIVS is affiliated with SSM Health, SSM HEALTH CARE GROUP, COUNTY OF ST LOUIS DIVISION OF FISCAL MANAGEMENT and SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital.
Mental Health Issues
Mental health issues, also referred to as mental health disorders or mental health illnesses, are a wide variety of conditions that impact behavior, emotion, and cognition. There are many different forms of mental health issues, some of which are acute (short-term), while others are chronic. Common mental health issues include:
No single cause of mental health issues exists. Multiple factors may increase one's risk for developing mental health issues, including but not limited to:
Mental health issues are typically diagnosed by a provider like a psychiatrist or a psychologist. These issues are diagnosed through psychological evaluation and talk therapy.
Mental health therapy can be an effective tool in supporting people who are struggling with unwanted feelings, behaviors, or difficult circumstances in their lives. Many forms of therapy are available, including specialized therapies tailored to particular disorders. For many issues, therapists help patients manage their conditions through talk therapy. Other treatments can include medication or stays at a psychiatric facility. Mental health therapy can help people with mental health issues improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.
Dr. Kento Sonoda, MD, AAHIVS graduated from National Defense Medical Center. He completed residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). He is certified by the American Academy of HIV Medicine American Board of Family Medicine American Board of Preventive Medicine/Addiction Medicine Drug Enforcement Administration Missouri Dept of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs Missouri State Board of Registration and has a state license in Missouri.
Medical School: National Defense Medical Center
Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)
Board Certification: American Academy of HIV Medicine American Board of Family Medicine American Board of Preventive Medicine/Addiction Medicine Drug Enforcement Administration Missouri Dept of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs Missouri State Board of Registration
Licensed In: Missouri
Dr. Kento Sonoda, MD, AAHIVS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Kento Sonoda, MD, AAHIVS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.83 out of 5 stars based on 23 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kento Sonoda, MD, AAHIVS from all over the web to help you find the right in Saint Louis, MO.
Dr. Kento Sonoda works as an adult hospital medicine, family medicine, and addiction medicine. After completing medical school at National Defense Medical Center, he performed his residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). These areas are among his clinical interests: primary care, preventive care, and hepatitis C. On average, patients gave Dr. Sonoda a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Sonoda is affiliated with SSM Health.
