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1. Who is a Psychiatrist?
A psychiatrist is a medical physician who specializes in the care and treatment of mental, emotional, and addictive disorders. A psychiatrist is involved in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental diseases like anxiety, depression, psychosis, substance abuse, sexual dysfunction, and developmental disabilities.
2. Is a Psychiatrist different from a Psychologist?
Psychiatrists and psychologists are medical professionals offering different services. Psychologists receive graduate training in psychology and pursue either Ph.D or PsyD or clinical psychology. Psychiatrists are physicians with specific training in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illness.
3. When should one consult a Psychiatrist?
A psychiatrist deals with the mental, emotional and behavioural aspects of human health. Whenever a person is affected by mental disorders like anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder, psychiatric help is needed. Drastic changes in behaviour without any visible cause require a consultation with a psychiatrist. Mental or emotional issues due to drug addiction requires psychiatric help.
4. What are the conditions treated by a Psychiatrist?
Any mental, emotional or behavioural issues that we face can be diagnosed and treated by a psychiatrist. Psychiatrists also deal with disorders caused by drug addiction. The following conditions are treated by psychiatrists: depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, Asperger’s syndrome, alcohol addiction, stress and burn-out, eating disorders & schizophrenia
5. Can a Psychiatrist treat anxiety disorders?
Anxiety disorders are characterized by being in a state of extreme, perennial anxiety. One out of three people will suffer from anxiety disorders at some point in life. Overwhelming anxiety that affects your day-to-day activities becomes a disorder. A psychiatrist is trained to treat anxiety disorders through psychological therapies and medication.
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Who are Psychiatrists?
Psychiatry is a field of medicine that is focused on diagnosing, treating, and preventing mental disorders like bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, dementia, autism, and obsessive-compulsive disorders etc. So, physicians who are specialized in Psychiatry are called Psychiatrists.
What are the qualifications of Psychiatrists?
A 5-year medical degree [MBBS] that is recognized by the General Medical Council and a 2-year foundation course of general training are the basic requirements for an individual to be a doctor. However, following are the specialties or extra qualifications required to be a Psychiatrist:
- Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, United Kingdom (MRC Psych)
- MD - Psychological Medicine
- M.Med - Psychiatry
- Diplomate of American Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyM.D. (Psychiatry)
- MRCP (UK)
- Diploma in Psychiatry
- DPM (Psychiatry)
- Master of Psychiatry - MPSY
- PhD - Psychiatry
- FRCP - Psychiatry
- M.D. Hom (Homeopathy Psychiatry)
- Diploma in Clinical Psychiatry
- DNB - Psychiatry
How often should I visit Psychiatrists?
It is recommended to visit a Psychiatrist once a week if you have been diagnosed with any mental disorders that affect your overall health condition. However, one can consult a Psychiatrist once in a year to evaluate their mental stability.
Why should an individual consult a Psychiatrist?
If an individual is suffering from any of the following mental disorders or medical condition, then he/she must consult a Psychiatrist:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Bipolar disorder
- Neurodevelopmental disorders
- Schizophrenia
- Dementia
- Alzheimer’s disorder
- Autism
- Excessive stress
- Post-traumatic stress disorder [PTSD]
Are Psychiatrists and Psychologists the same?
Psychiatrists are medical professionals who are well trained and authorized to treat mental health conditions with medications and lifestyle modifications. However, Psychologists are not medical doctors and help the patients by providing psychotherapy [talk therapy] only.
Can Psychiatrists cure depression?
Depression is a mental health disorder that causes a loss of interest in activities and may lead to impairing daily life. This disorder can be treated and cured by a Psychiatrist with proper medications, counseling, and lifestyle modifications.
Can Psychiatrists do counseling?
Yes, Psychiatrists can counsel their patients and can prescribe medications in order to treat or cure mental disorders.