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Welcome to Connecticut Psychiatry

Connecticut Psychiatry is the practice of Dr. Christopher Hammel, MD, MPH. Dr. Hammel provides attentive, detail-oriented psychiatric care, ensuring that you never feel rushed. With a focus on responsiveness and personalized treatment, Dr. Hammel works closely with you to develop a plan that helps you feel like yourself again.

What Makes Me Different

Personalized

Dr. Hammel is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in careful, detail-oriented care. He prioritizes responsiveness and thoroughness, tailoring treatment to your individual needs with the time and attention you deserve.

Professional

Work with a doctor who does his homework: With your permission, Dr. Hammel will communicate with your other treaters and review all your records to get the full clinical picture. Communication is accessible and prompt.

Attuned

Dr. Hammel takes the time to explain your care and to work together on your treatment plan. Because he does not work with insurance, your care is not subject to third-party incentives that can lead to rushed visits.

Modernized

Connecticut Psychiatry’s office is private and uses a security system. But even a break-in wouldn’t compromise your privacy because the practice uses premium, end-to-end encrypted services with 2FA, and all physical documents are scanned and micro-cut shredded.

Services Provided

Diagnosis

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Medication

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Intervention

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Consultation

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Treatment Plan

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Practice Consultation

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Why Choose a Psychiatrist?

Entrust your mental healthcare to a professional with the highest level of training. When you need help for complex mental health challenges, there’s no substitute for an MD.

Psychiatrist

Post-College Education

PSYCHIATRIST
Post-College Education

8 YEARS MINIMUM

APRN

Post-College Education

APRN
Post-College Education

1-4 YEARS MAXIMUM

In-Hospital Residency

PSYCHIATRIST
In-Hospital Residency

16,000 HOURS

Four Years of Intensive, Supervised, Training-in-Practice in Hospitals

In-Hospital Residency

APRN
In-Hospital Residency

0 HOURS

APRN
In-Hospital Residency

0 HOURS

On-the-Job Training

25,000 HOURS

Over Fifteen Times the Clinical Training Hours

PSYCHIATRIST
On-the-Job Training

25,000 HOURS

On-the-Job Training

500 HOURS

APRN
On-the-Job Training

500 HOURS

Vetting

OVER 60 HOURS

Over 60 Hours of Required National Vetting Examinations

PSYCHIATRIST
Vetting

OVER 60 HOURS

Vetting

12-15 HOURS

APRN
Vetting

12-15 HOURS
20-25%

20-25% of adults in the United States experience mental illness each year.
(NAMI 2019)

0 Years
0 Years

Most psychiatric illnesses go untreated for a long time: 6-8 years for mood disorders, and longer for anxiety disorders.
(Wang 2005)

Since The Pandemic

40%

40% of US adults reported struggling with mental health difficulties or substance use.
(Czeisler 2020)

25%

25% of young adults seriously considered suicide.
(Czeisler 2020)

20%

20% of essential workers seriously considered suicide.
(Czeisler 2020)

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273% increase in self-reported depressive disorder symptoms.
(Czeisler 2020)

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214% increase in self-reported anxiety disorder symptoms.
(Czeisler 2020)

Testimonials

“Dr. Hammel is an excellent clinical professional without question. His knowledge and skills are outstanding. More important than that is his obvious sincere caring, kindness and compassion. I am extremely impressed by his ability to always be able to treat the most challenging and demanding patients. He is a rare provider.”

“Our online sessions have significantly changed my life. I may still have a journey ahead, but when things get difficult, I feel our sessions will have prepared me for whatever come across my path.”

“I have nothing but praise for Dr. Hammel. During our sessions he is kind, attentive and engaged. He is a gifted listener, who asks helpful, thought provoking questions.”
“I really appreciate how you go out of your way to make yourself available when patients need it most. I have never had an issue getting in touch with you which in my opinion is one of the most important things as a patient under your care. Thanks for all you do!”
“I appreciate the efficiency in having a medication increase, I was worried that it would take a while. You’ve listened to what I would like to do and why, and give great explanations when needed!”
“To be honest I think things have really been quite good. I like how Dr. Hamel does not try to push me in any direction or tell me what to do. He is there for me as a guide and almost as a mentor as I navigate the world. I see the world through a different lens, and I certainty don’t see myself as being mentally ill. Dr. Hamel makes it easy for me to be a patient of a psychiatric practice, always there to help if I need it, or to provide support in the form of mental health check ups, prescriptions or therapy. It is important for me to have a doctor who can meet me where I am at, and can encourage me to grow mentally and emotionally. Dr. Hamel does not rock the boat. Instead he is a rock, a home base where I know I can turn in times of distress. Under Dr. Hamel’s care, I am not a mental patient. I am a mentally diverse individual who is differently-abled. I am empowered to live my best and brightest life, independently and openly.”

Work With A Doctor Who Listens And Cares