psychiatrist
/sai'kaiətrist/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A medical doctor specializing in psychiatry: A psychiatrist is a physician who diagnoses, treats, and prevents mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. They are qualified to prescribe medication and use various forms of psychotherapy.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- She decided to see a psychiatrist to help manage her anxiety.
- The psychiatrist prescribed medication and recommended weekly therapy sessions.
- He is a renowned psychiatrist who has published many papers on depression.
Advanced Usage
"Forensic psychiatrist": A psychiatrist who specializes in the intersection of mental health and the law, often assessing individuals for court cases.
- The forensic psychiatrist provided an evaluation for the defendant's trial.
"Child and adolescent psychiatrist": A psychiatrist who specializes in treating mental health disorders in children and teenagers.
- The child psychiatrist used play therapy to connect with the young patient.
Variants and Related Words
Psychiatry (n): The branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illness.
- She decided to specialize in psychiatry during medical school.
Psychiatric (adj): Relating to psychiatry or mental illness.
- The patient was admitted to a psychiatric hospital for evaluation.
Synonyms
- Psychotherapist: A broader term for a professional who treats mental disorders through talk therapy (note: not all psychotherapists are medical doctors).
- Shrink (informal/slang): A casual, sometimes derogatory, term for a psychiatrist or psychotherapist.
Related Phrases
"To be in psychiatry": To work in the field of psychiatry.
- After her residency, she will be in psychiatry.
"Psychiatric evaluation/assessment": A formal process conducted by a psychiatrist to diagnose a mental health condition.
- The court ordered a full psychiatric evaluation.
Related Idioms
- "To need one's head examined" (informal): An idiom suggesting someone is acting irrationally, humorously implying they should see a psychiatrist.
- If you think that's a good idea, you need your head examined!
Noun
- a physician who specializes in psychiatry