The medical specialty focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illnesses and emotional disorders.
A medical doctor specialized in psychiatry, capable of assessing mental health, providing therapy, and prescribing medication when necessary.
The overall well-being of an individual’s mind, encompassing emotional, psychological, and social aspects.
The identification and classification of a mental health disorder based on symptoms, behaviors, and clinical assessment.
Mental health conditions, such as depression and bipolar disorder, characterized by disturbances in mood regulation.
Conditions marked by excessive worry, fear, or nervousness, including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and phobias.
The study of the effects of medications on mental processes, emotions, and behavior, crucial in psychiatric treatment.
Chemical messengers in the brain that transmit signals between nerve cells, influencing mood, cognition, and behavior.
Drugs used to manage symptoms of psychosis, such as hallucinations and delusions, often prescribed for conditions like schizophrenia.
A class of antidepressant medications that increase the levels of serotonin in the brain, commonly prescribed for mood disorders.
Irrational or negative thought patterns that contribute to mental health issues, a focus in cognitive-behavioral therapy.
A medical treatment for severe mental illnesses involving the controlled induction of a seizure to alleviate symptoms.