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Dr. Cheryl McGary Cobb, MD is a pediatric psychiatrist in Nashville, TN specializing in pediatric psychiatry. She graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Dr. Cheryl McGary Cobb, MD is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt.
1500 21st Avenue South Suite 2200
Nashville, TN 37212
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. It is characterized by hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention. ADHD may last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are more likely to be diagnosed with this condition than girls, although medical experts are unsure why this is. ADHD symptoms include:
There are three main types of ADHD:
Treatment can include stimulant medications and behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better. In addition to treatment, accommodations at school or work can greatly help people with ADHD improve their productivity and confidence. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most children with ADHD function at their best.
ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for many. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior and difficulty maintaining focus. These symptoms can cause problems in both careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as learning stress reduction techniques and organization skills. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and thrive in life.
Bipolar Disorder
Commonly known as manic-depressive illness, bipolar disorder is a serious mental condition characterized by extreme changes in mood. Individuals with this disorder experience emotional highs, or manic episodes, and lows, or depressive episodes. These episodes are distinct periods that are separate from the moods they may usually feel.
During manic episodes, individuals may:
In contrast, depressive episodes may bring about:
Episodes may be a mixture of both manic and depressive symptoms. In such an episode, individuals with bipolar disorder may feel sad, empty, and hopeless but have a high level of energy at the same time. Sometimes, changes in mood are less dramatic. For example, individuals may feel happy and think everything is fine, but people around them may notice their mood changes. Episodes like this are called hypomania. If an individual is hypomanic and does not receive proper treatment, their condition will likely worsen.
Generally considered a lifetime illness, the disorder begins in the late teen or early adult years. Bipolar disorder has no known cause, but research has shown that it tends to run in families. To diagnose it, a psychiatrist carefully assesses an individual's moods and behavior patterns. They may also be asked to keep a daily record of their moods and other factors that can help with diagnosis and determining the right course of therapy. Counseling is a typical form of treatment, as is a group of medications that can control symptoms, called antipsychotics.
Dr. Cheryl McGary Cobb, MD graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. She is certified by the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has a state license in Tennessee.
Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Board Certification: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (2013)
Licensed In: Tennessee
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Dr. Cheryl Cobb practices pediatric psychiatry. She is especially interested in psychiatry, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and bipolar disorder. Dr. Cobb is affiliated with Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. She is a graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.