Psychiatric

/ˌsaɪ.kiˈæt.rɪk/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Relating to the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders.

The psychiatric evaluation revealed that she was suffering from severe depression.

Pertaining to the branch of medicine that deals with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.

He was referred to a psychiatric hospital for specialized treatment.

Involving psychiatry or mental health.

The psychiatric assessment included various psychological tests.

From the Greek 'psyche' meaning 'soul' and 'iatros' meaning 'physician'.

psychiatric evaluation

An assessment by a psychiatrist to evaluate mental health.

psychiatric treatment

Medical or therapeutic practices aimed at treating mental disorders.

psychiatric hospital

A medical facility specializing in the treatment of serious mental illnesses.

psychiatrist

A medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness.

psychology

The scientific study of the mind and behavior.

mental health

A person's emotional, psychological, and social well-being.

Loony bin

He was so stressed that his friends joked he would end up in the loony bin.

Headshrinker

After his breakup, he decided to see a headshrinker for some advice.