psychiatry
n. uncountable C1 Advanced US //saɪˈkaɪətɹi// UK //saɪkˈaɪətɹi// psy·chi·a·try
n. the branch of medicine that studies and treats mental health problems. A psychiatrist is a doctor who works in this field.
n. the medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders. Distinct from psychology, it focuses on biological and pharmacological interventions.
She studied psychiatry at university for six years.
Modern psychiatry combines medication with therapy to treat conditions like depression.
The evolution of psychiatry has shifted from institutional care to community-based support systems.