Medical specialty
Psychiatry
Psychiatry is the medical specialty focused on the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions.
About this specialty
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What psychiatry covers
Psychiatry evaluates conditions involving mental health, such as mood disorders, anxiety, or other manifestations that affect daily functioning.
When a psychiatry consultation may help
A psychiatric evaluation may be appropriate when someone experiences persistent symptoms affecting emotional state, thinking or behavior, or when a medical assessment of mental health is needed.
What a psychiatric evaluation involves
The consultation typically involves discussing medical history and current symptoms, an assessment of mental status and, where needed, establishing a treatment or follow-up plan.
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