What is Psychiatry?
Psychiatry is a branch in medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders.
Psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in mental health.
Diagnosing Patients
Psychiatrists can help provide a picture of a patient’s mental and physical state by conducting a full range of medical laboratory and psychological tests. With their experience in education and clinical training, they are well equipped to evaluate medical and psychological data, make a diagnosis, and work with patients to build treatment plans.
Specific diagnoses are based on Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).