psychiatrist
n.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.”
Learners often confuse the person (psychiatrist) with the field of medicine (psychiatry).
“The programme, titled The Great ADHD Myth?, was broadcast on Tuesday and its host, NHS psychiatrist Dr Max Pemberton, concluded it was "a social construct, not a disorder of the brain".”
“To prepare for their psilocybin sessions , participants completed a series of calls and in-person meetings with a psychiatrist and a therapist.”
From psychiatry + -ist.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.