PSYCHIATRIST

                                                                       PSYCHIATRIST



A psychiatrist is a physician who specializes in psychiatry. A psychiatrist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorder.Psychiatrists are medical doctors who must evaluate patients to determine whether or not their symptoms are the result of a physical illness, a combination of physical and mental, or a strictly psychiatric one. As part of the clinical assessment process they may employ a mental status examination,a physical examination,brain imaging such as computerized tomography (CT/CAT scan), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and positron emission tomography (PET) scanning, and blood testing.Psychiatrists prescribe medicine, and may also use phychotherapy , although the vast majority do medical management and refer to a psychologist or another specialized therapist for weekly to bi-monthly psychotherapy.

Some psychiatrists specialize in helping certain age groups. Pediatric psychiatry  is the area of the profession working with children in addressing psychological problems. Psychiatrists specializing in geriatric psychiatry work with the elderly and are called geriatric psychiatrists or geropsychiatrists. Those who practice psychiatry in the workplace are called occupational psychiatrists in the United States and occupational psychology is the name used for the most similar discipline in the UK.Psychiatrists working in the courtroom and reporting to the judge and jury, in both criminal and civil court cases, are called forensic psychiatrists,who also treat mentally disordered offenders and other patients whose condition is such that they have to be treated in secure units.
      A psychiatrist is a medical doctor that specializes in the treatment of mental disorders. Psychiatrists are sometimes confused with psychologists,and while there are many similarities between the two professions, there are also many important differences.
         Because psychiatrists hold a medical degree and are trained in the practice of psychiatry, they are one of the few professionals in the mental health field able to prescribe medications to treat psychological disorders.Much like a general practice physician, a psychiatrist may also perform physical exams and order diagnostic tests in addition to practicing psychotherapy.
        Psychiatrists may also work as part of a mental health team, often consulting with primary care physicians, social workers and psychologists.
        There are a number of different specialty areas in psychiatry. Some different types of specialized psychiatrists include:
Addiction psychiatrist – Works with people suffering from addiction and substance abuse issues.
Adult psychiatrist – Works with adults experiencing mental illness or psychological distress.
Adolescent and child psychiatrist – Works with children and teens.
Forensic psychiatrist – Works in the courts and criminal justice system.
Geriatric psychiatrist – Works with elderly populations.
Neuropsychiatrist – Treats mental disorders associated with nervous system problems, brain diseases and brain injuries.
Organizational psychiatrist – Practices psychiatry in workplace and organizational settings.