Matthew Siegel is vice president of medical affairs at Maine Behavioral Healthcare in Portland.
Matthew Siegel
Vice president
Maine Behavioral Healthcare
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Autism can mask anxiety symptoms
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health conditions, as well as one of the most treatable. But when a person has autism, anxiety symptoms can be hard to see. Matthew Siegel calls for anxiety tests and treatments that are tailored to people with autism.
Searching for psychiatrists with expertise in autism
There is an urgent need for psychiatrists who are trained to care for individuals with autism. Matthew Siegel calls for a formal training program in autism for psychiatrists.
Searching for psychiatrists with expertise in autism
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