Psiquiatra (en. Psychiatrist)

/si.kjaˈtɾa/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Medical professional who deals with mental health.

The psychiatrist recommended therapy to manage her anxiety.

El psiquiatra le recomendó terapia para manejar su ansiedad.

Specialist who prescribes medications to treat psychological disorders.

After evaluating her condition, the psychiatrist prescribed antidepressants.

Después de evaluar su estado, el psiquiatra le recetó antidepresivos.

Doctor who diagnoses mental illnesses.

The psychiatrist diagnoses his patients through clinical interviews.

El psiquiatra diagnostica a sus pacientes mediante entrevistas clínicas.

From Greek 'psyche', meaning soul, and 'iatros', meaning doctor.

consult with the psychiatrist

Medical visit with a mental health specialist.

consulta con el psiquiatra

psychiatric treatment

Therapeutic process to address mental disorders.

tratamiento psiquiátrico

psychiatric evaluation

Examination to determine a person's mental state.

evaluación psiquiátrica

psychologist

Professional who studies mental processes and behavior.

psicólogo

therapist

Professional who helps people overcome emotional problems.

terapeuta

antidepressant

Medication used to treat depression.

antidepresivo

Doc

I'm going to see the doc to help me with my stress issues.

Voy a ver al doc para que me ayude con mis problemas de estrés.

Mind doctor

The mind doctor helped me understand my fears.

El médico de la mente me ayudó a entender mis miedos.