psychiatry

[ si-kahy-uh-tree, sahy- ]

noun

1. the practice or science of diagnosing and treating mental disorders.

psychiatry

/ saɪˈkaɪətrɪ /

noun

1. the branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness

psychiatry

/ sĭ-kī′ə-trē /

1. The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental and emotional disorders.

psychiatry

1. The medical science that studies and treats mental illness and mental maladjustment . Psychiatrists treat mental disorders; psychologists study mental activities, whether healthy or disordered. In the United States, psychiatrists usually hold the degree of doctor of medicine (M.D.) and may prescribe medication for their patients.

Derived Forms

• psyˈchiatrist, noun

Other Words From

• psy·chi·at·ric [sahy-kee-, a, -trik], psychi·atri·cal adjective
• psychi·atri·cal·ly adverb
• nonpsy·chi·atric adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of psychiatry¹

First recorded in 1840–50; psych- + -iatry

Example Sentences

Justin Frank is a former clinical professor of psychiatry at the George Washington University Medical Center and the author of "Trump on the Couch: Inside the Mind of the President."

From Salon

When a judge ordered experts to inspect the claims, Dr. Bruce Gage, then chief of psychiatry for the Washington State Department of Corrections, found multiple problems.

From Los Angeles Times

“We can only ever be tentative in this area,” David Baldwin, a professor of psychiatry from the University of Southampton, told a meeting of psychiatrists in Edinburgh this summer.

From Salon

Prof Appleby, who is a professor of psychiatry and experienced suicide researcher from the University of Manchester, said online discussions about the issue had gone against guidance on safe reporting of suicide.

From BBC

Study author Prof Christopher Baethge, from the department of psychiatry and psychotherapy, at the University of Cologne, said the findings were "quite robust".

From BBC