Psychiatry is the branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders.
In psychiatry, the specialist specializes in mental health and are qualified to assess both the mental and physical aspects of psychological problems. The specialist’s education and clinical training equip them to understand the complex relationship between emotional and other medical illnesses and work with patients to develop treatment plans.
Treatment involves the use of medication. Most medications are used by psychiatrists in much the same way that medications are used to treat high blood pressure or diabetes. After completing thorough evaluations, psychiatrists can prescribe medications to help treat mental disorders.
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