What is a psychiatrist and how to become one.
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Psychiatrists are board certified and licensed medical practitioners that are specialists in treating mental health disorders. Psychiatry as a Medical specialty focuses on diagnosing, treating, and preventing mental, behavioral, and emotional disorders.
Common psychological problems seen include: anxiety, depression, personality disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, eating disorders, and addiction.
Psychiatrists perform laboratory and psychological tests to diagnose patients disorders. They utilize prescription medications, psychotherapy, and a variety of new treatments including electroconvulsive therapy, deep brain stimulation, and transcranial magnetic stimulation.
Psychiatrists may work in both the clinical and hospital setting. In the clinic, psychiatrists may perform medication checks and provide counseling to patients. In the hospital, psychiatrists may work on the general medical floor or with hospitalized psychiatric patients in a separate secure psychiatric unit.
This video is based upon an original content from author Callie Torres [ Ссылка ]
If you are interested in becoming a Medical Doctor please check the overview of the University of Medicine and Health Sciences [ Ссылка ]
