Psychiatrist
/ Psychiatrist
Psychiatrists specialize in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders, including depression, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, developmental disabilities and sexual dysfunctions. Treatment includes psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, laboratory diagnostic tests, medications and intervention with individuals and families who are coping with stress, crisis, and other emotional problems. Sub-specializations exist in child psychiatry, adolescent psychiatry, and geriatric psychiatry.