About John Lake

Overview

A lifelong Missourian, Dr. Lake has nearly two decades of experience treating patients who have all forms of psychiatric illness, at all points of care. As Medical Director of the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit at SoutheastHEALTH, he assisted patients through the most severe aspects of their illness, developing individualized treatment plans and providing leadership to a dedicated inter-disciplinary team of psychiatric professionals. Now, through his work in SoutheastHEALTH's outpatient office, he looks forward to establishing lasting, stable therapeutic relationships. Dr. Lake is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is a member of the American Psychiatric Association and the Eastern Missouri Psychiatric Association.

Services

Outpatient Psychiatry, Behavioral Health, Inpatient Psychiatry

Specialties

Psychiatry

Departments

Behavioral Health

Office Locations

60 Doctors' Park
Lower Level, Suite 102
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703    Maps & Directions
Phone: 573-519-4949

Credentials

Certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology: Psychiatry

Education

  • 1991, University of Missouri-Columbia, BS
  • 1995, St. Louis University School Of Medicine, MD

Residency

  • 1999, Psychiatry, St. Louis University School of Medicine

Professional Affiliations

  • American Psychiatric Association
  • Eastern Missouri Psychiatric Association

Media

There’s no doubt about it – the COVID-19 outbreak is serious. Coping with stress during this difficult time is very important. Southeast Health Psychiatrist Dr. John Lake has more.

Did you know that even moderate amounts of exercise can make a difference - not just in your waistline but also in your mental well being? SoutheastHEALTH psychiatrist Dr. John Lake exercises and explains why you should, too.

SoutheastHEALTH is pleased to announce the establishment of Southeast Behavioral Health with Dr. John T. Lake. Dr. Lake has been affiliated with SoutheastHEALTH’s inpatient behavioral health unit for 18 years and is now offering behavioral health services in an outpatient setting.

Areas of Expertise

  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Schizophrenia
  • Schizoaffective Disorder
  • Panic Disorder
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Substance Use Disorders
  • Dual Diagnoses
  • Personality Disorders
  • Dementia
  • Expertise with Adult & Geriatric Patients
  • Expertise in Treating Psychiatric Illness with Comorbid Medical Issues
  • Expertise in Psychopharmacology
  • Expertise in Brief Forms of Psychotherapy with Psychodynamic, Self and Gestalt Psychology Approaches

Publications & Research

  • Evans DM, Lake, JT, Johnson MR, Howlett AC. Endogenous Cannabinoid Receptor Binding Activity Release from Rat Brain Slices by Depolarization. The Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, Vol. 268, no. 3: 1271-77, 1994.
  • Lake JT, Grossberg GT. Management of Psychosis, Agitation, and other Behavioral Problems in Alzheimer's Disease. Psychiatric Annals, Vol. 26, no. 5:274-279, 1996.
  • Lake JT, Rahman A, Grossberg GT. Diagnosis and Treatment of Psychotic Symptoms in Elderly Patients. Drugs & Aging, Vol. 11, no. 3:170-177, 1997. Lake JT, Grossberg, GT. Diagnosis and Management or Paranoia, Delusion, Agitation and other Behavioral Problems in Alzheimer's Disease. Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease. Ed by Eisdorfer, C and Kumar, V. New York. Springer Publishing, 1998.
  • Grossberg GT, Lake JT. The role of the Psychiatrist in Alzheimer's Disease. Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 1998:59 supplement 9: 3-6. Cited 11 times by future publications