Psychiatry

Pronunciation: /saɪˈkaɪətriː/

Psychiatry (noun)

  1. A branch of medicine that studies and treats mental health problems, using talking, medicines, and other professional methods.
  2. The work done by trained doctors and teams who assess mental conditions and plan care for patients.

Examples

  • Psychiatry helps people manage serious mental health problems.
  • Many patients seek psychiatry when stress affects daily life.