Mood Disorders Dysthymia and Cyclothymia near Carrollton, TX

Biography: Dr. Mahreen Ahmed takes her time to gather a detailed history of each patient’s symptoms, development, and family before making a diagnosis and treatment plan. Dr. Ahmed’s goal is for patients to participate in their treatment plan, feel comfortable asking questions, and be empowered with information, tools, and psychoeducation to use in real-world situations. A fun fact she wants people to know is that the human brain has enough memory to store all the information on the internet.

Biography: Dr. Zishan Khan works with patients of various cultural and professional backgrounds to help them improve their lives and conquer their struggles. Dr. Khan’s focus is to treat the whole person, not just individual symptoms. Every human is unique, with differing circumstances, motivations, experiences, and life factors. He believes medication alone is not always the best way to address a person's mental health struggle. True, long-lasting improvement is achieved by combining pharmacologic interventions with therapy to examine the relationship between biological, psychological, and socio-environmental factors. When necessary, Dr. Khan collaborates with therapists and other physicians to ensure the best course of treatment for his patients. He strives to remove the stigma associated with mental health and empower his patients with the knowledge and tools for long-term improvement.