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- Dictionarypsy·chi·at·ric/ˌsīkēˈatrik/
adjective
- 1. relating to mental illness or its treatment: "a psychiatric disorder"
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2 days ago · Psychiatrists and therapists both treat mental health conditions, but psychiatrists are medical doctors who can prescribe medication, while therapists are trained in psychotherapy.
1 day ago · The Definition of Mental Health is for Everyone. The definition of mental health affects every person on the planet. Dr. Mark Komrad (2012) asserts that "mental health problems affect all segments of society, regardless of age, gender, education, or ethnicity" (p.40).
5 days ago · psychology, scientific discipline that studies mental states and processes and behaviour in humans and other animals. The discipline of psychology is broadly divisible into two parts: a large profession of practitioners and a smaller but growing science of mind, brain, and social behaviour.
3 days ago · Signs and symptoms. My Eyes at the Moment of the Apparitions by German artist August Natterer, who had schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by significant alterations in perception, thoughts, mood, and behavior. [ 34]
4 days ago · Definitions. The term psychotherapy is derived from Ancient Greek psyche ( ψυχή meaning "breath; spirit; soul") and therapeia ( θεραπεία "healing; medical treatment").
4 days ago · Timeline. Topics. Psychology portal. v. t. e. Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behavior. [ 1][ 2] Its subject matter includes the behavior of humans and nonhumans, both conscious and unconscious phenomena, and mental processes such as thoughts, feelings, and motives.
2 days ago · It facilitates multidisciplinary collaboration among psychiatrists, psychologists and other mental health professionals, encourages debate on clinically relevant topics, and informs real world practice to improve patient and carer outcomes.
