psychiatrist
psychiatrist — noun
1. a doctor qualified in both general medicine and the treatment of mental health c
a doctor qualified in both general medicine and the treatment of mental health conditions that affect how a person thinks, feels, or behaves
Joaquín sees a psychiatrist every two weeks to manage his depression.
collocation: see a psychiatrist — regular visits for ongoing treatment
The psychiatrist recommended that Mira try talk therapy before starting medication.
recommend + therapy / medication — treatment options offered by a psychiatrist
After a year with a psychiatrist, Esme felt more in control of her emotions.
A child psychiatrist at the local hospital helps young patients with anxiety disorders.
- psychotherapist
broader term; includes psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and social workers who provide talk therapy
- shrink
informal slang; can sound disrespectful in serious or professional settings
- analyst
short for psychoanalyst, a specialist trained in Freudian or Jungian analysis
文法句型
see/consult a psychiatrist
a child/forensic psychiatrist
用法筆記
Distinguish from psychologist: a psychiatrist is a licensed medical doctor (MD) who can prescribe medication, whereas a psychologist usually holds a doctoral degree in psychology and provides therapy without prescribing drugs.