Psychiatry

Definition

Psychiatry is a branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders. Psychiatrists are medical doctors who specialize in understanding and treating mental illnesses.

Related terms

Therapy:

Therapy refers to the various techniques used by mental health professionals to help individuals overcome psychological difficulties.

Psychopharmacology:

Psychopharmacology is the study of how drugs affect mood, behavior, and cognition. It involves prescribing medications to alleviate symptoms of mental disorders.

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM):

The DSM is a manual published by the American Psychiatric Association that provides standard criteria for diagnosing psychiatric disorders.