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Psychiatry: meaning, definitions and examples

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psychiatry

 

[ saษชหˆkaษชษ™tri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical field

Psychiatry is a branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. It combines the understanding of biological, psychological, and social factors influencing mental health. Psychiatrists are medical doctors who may use a variety of techniques, including psychotherapy and medication, to help their patients. The field of psychiatry has evolved over the years, with advances in neuroscience and psychology shaping modern approaches to mental health care.

Synonyms

mental health medicine, psychological medicine

Examples of usage

  • She decided to pursue a career in psychiatry.
  • Psychiatry plays a crucial role in addressing mental health issues.
  • Many people seek psychiatry support for anxiety and depression.

Translations

Translations of the word "psychiatry" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น psiquiatria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคจเคธเคฟเค• เคšเคฟเค•เคฟเคคเฅเคธเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Psychiatrie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ psikiatri

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟัะธั…ั–ะฐั‚ั€ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ psychiatria

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฒพ็ฅžๅŒปๅญฆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท psychiatrie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ psiquiatrรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท psikiyatri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ •์‹ ์˜ํ•™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุทุจ ุงู„ู†ูุณูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ psychiatrie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ psychiatria

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฒพ็ฅž็—…ๅญฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ psihiatrija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ geรฐlรฆknisfrรฆรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟัะธั…ะธะฐั‚ั€ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฎแƒ•แƒแƒ’แƒ•แƒแƒ แƒแƒ“ แƒคแƒกแƒ˜แƒฅแƒ˜แƒแƒขแƒ แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ psixiatriya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ psiquiatrรญa

Etymology

The word 'psychiatry' comes from the Greek words 'psyche', meaning 'soul' or 'mind', and 'iatreia', meaning 'healing'. The term was first coined in the mid-19th century, with the field emerging as a distinct medical discipline focused on mental health disorders. It developed in response to the growing understanding of the complexities of human behavior and the need for specialized treatment approaches. Over time, psychiatry has expanded to include various therapeutic modalities and has been influenced by psychology, neurology, and social sciences, leading to more holistic and effective treatment strategies for individuals with mental health challenges. The evolution of psychiatry reflects changing societal attitudes towards mental illness, from early institutionalization to modern, community-based care.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,665, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.