Psychiatry

Psychiatry is a medical specialty focused on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental, emotional and behavioural disorders.

A psychiatrist is a medically qualified doctor who specializes in psychiatry. This means they can prescribe medication as well as recommend other forms of treatment.

Conditions Treated

Mental health conditions that may be diagnosed and treated by a psychiatrist include:

• Anxiety and Panic Attacks
• Phobias
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Personality disorders
• Schizophrenia
• Depression and bipolar disorder
• Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
• Eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia
• Sleep disorders, such as insomnia
• Mental health in pregnancy (postpartum depression)
• Neurodevelopment disorder – Autism / ADHD
• Addictions, such as drug or alcohol misuse

A psychiatrist may also provide psychological support for people with long-term, painful or terminal physical health conditions

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