Psychiatrist

Background

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in mental health. They diagnose and treat mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia by talking with patients, listening to their experiences, and sometimes prescribing medication. They work in hospitals, clinics, or private practice, helping people understand their thoughts and feelings and develop strategies to feel better.

Similar Roles

Counsellor

Mental Health Nurse

Psychotherapist

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Next Step Roles

Consultant Psychiatrist→Medical Director→Professor of Psychiatry

Publications

The Lancet PsychiatryAmerican Journal of Psychiatry

Books

The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a HatMind and BrainEmotional Intelligence

Movies

The SopranosShrinking

Key Figures

Carl JungSigmund FreudKay Redfield JamisonOliver Sacks

Classification

SIC Code0, 0The Standard Industry Code

Dewey Reference616.89, 610.69For looking up books in your local library

Synonyms

Medical PsychiatristPsychiatric Physician

Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026

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