psychiatrist
n. countablen. a medical doctor who treats mental health problems. They can talk to you about your feelings and also give you medicine if you need it.
n. a medical practitioner specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness. Unlike a psychologist, this professional is licensed to prescribe medication and perform medical procedures.
The psychiatrist prescribed a new medication for her anxiety.
After several therapy sessions, her GP recommended she see a psychiatrist to discuss a formal diagnosis.
Modern clinical practice often involves a collaborative approach where the psychiatrist manages the pharmacological intervention while a therapist provides weekly counseling sessions.
From psychiatry + -ist.
I am going to the psychiatryI am going to the psychiatristLearners often confuse the person (psychiatrist) with the field of medicine (psychiatry).