🧠 What Is Psychiatry?

Psychiatry is the branch of medicine focused on mental health, including the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of emotional and psychological disorders. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can prescribe medications, recommend therapies, and coordinate integrated care plans.

🔍 Common Conditions Treated:

• Depression

• Anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety, panic attacks, phobias)

• Bipolar disorder

• Schizophrenia and psychotic disorders

• Sleep disorders

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

• Eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, binge eating)

• Addiction and substance abuse (alcohol, drugs, gambling)

• Personality disorders

• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)