What is a Psychiatrist?

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in psychiatry. Psychiatry is the branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. 

Psychiatrists are trained physicians who evaluate, diagnose, and treat psychiatric disorders. They can diagnose and treat a wide range of mental illnesses, including Depression, Eating disorders, Insomnia, Bipolar disorder, Anxiety, and Suicidal thoughts. 

Psychiatrists also treat particular symptoms, such as:

• Anxiety and panic attacks

• Phobias

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

• Personality disorders

• Schizophrenia

• Dementia and Alzheimer's disease 

Psychiatrists offer treatments that include medication, therapy, and behavioral interventions. They will only suggest treatments that are proven to be safe and effective. They will also provide you with information about your condition, which can help you to understand your symptoms and treatments.