Psychiatry is a medical specialty focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. It integrates medical, psychological, and social approaches to address conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and substance use disorders.
Psychiatrists are trained to assess mental health using clinical evaluations, psychological testing, and neuroimaging techniques. Treatment methods include psychotherapy (such as cognitive-behavioral therapy), medication management, and lifestyle modifications. Some subspecialties within psychiatry include child and adolescent psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, and forensic psychiatry.