Qu'est-ce que la psychiatrie?

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**What is Psychiatry?**



**Question:** What is psychiatry, and what does a psychiatrist do?



**Answer:** Psychiatry is a branch of medicine that⁤ focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral​ disorders. Psychiatrists are medical doctors who have completed specialized training in psychiatry. ‌They are qualified to evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide range of mental health conditions, including:



* **Anxiety disorders** (e.g.,​ generalized ⁤anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder)

* **Depressive disorders** (e.g., major depressive disorder, bipolar⁢ disorder)

* **Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders**

* **Substance abuse and addiction**

* **Eating disorders** (e.g., anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa)

* **Personality disorders**

* **Traumatic stress disorders** (e.g., PTSD,⁤ acute stress disorder)



Psychiatrists use a variety of treatment modalities to help​ their patients, including:



* **Psychotherapy** (talk therapy)

* **Medication**

* **Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)**

* **Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)**



**Related Keywords:**



* Mental health

* Mental illness

* Psychiatric disorders

* Diagnosis

* Treatment

* Psychotherapy

* Medication

*⁤ ECT

* TMS