psychiatrist
A doctor who is trained to help people with mental health problems and can give medicine and other treatments for these problems.
A medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing, treating, and researching mental illnesses and emotional disorders, often using both medication and psychotherapy.
- Base: psychiatrist
- Plural: psychiatrists
child psychiatrist
1psychiatrist for children and teens
A psychiatrist who is trained to help children and teenagers with mental health problems.
- The school recommended that they take their son to a child psychiatrist.
- As a child psychiatrist, she often works with families as well as patients.
consult a psychiatrist
1ask a psychiatrist for advice
To ask a psychiatrist for professional advice or an opinion about a mental health problem.
- Patients with severe insomnia are often advised to consult a psychiatrist.
- Before changing any medication, you should consult a psychiatrist.
forensic psychiatrist
1psychiatrist in legal settings
A psychiatrist who works with the police, courts, or prisons to understand the mental health of people involved in crimes or legal cases.
- A forensic psychiatrist evaluated the defendant to see if he was fit to stand trial.
- The forensic psychiatrist later testified about the suspect’s mental state.
psychiatrist on call
1psychiatrist available for emergencies
A psychiatrist who is not always in the hospital but is ready to come or answer if there is an emergency during a set time.
- The psychiatrist on call was asked to assess the patient in the emergency room.
- If a crisis happens overnight, the psychiatrist on call will be contacted.
see a psychiatrist
1visit a psychiatrist for help
To go to a psychiatrist to talk about your mental health and get treatment.
- If your mood has been very low for weeks, it might be time to see a psychiatrist.
- Her family encouraged her to see a psychiatrist after the accident.