psychiatric
relating to mental illness medicine
Describing things that are about mental illness and its medical treatment.
psychiatric [noun]
- She was admitted to a psychiatric hospital after a severe breakdown.
- The report called for better psychiatric services in rural areas.
- He has been receiving psychiatric treatment for depression for the last two years.
- A full psychiatric evaluation was ordered by the court.
- The study focused on the long-term effects of childhood trauma on adult psychiatric disorders.
- He works in a psychiatric hospital.
- She needs psychiatric help for her illness.
- The doctor sent him for a psychiatric evaluation.
- The city is trying to improve psychiatric care for young people.
- They studied the causes of different psychiatric disorders.
- Base: psychiatric
psychiatric care
1medical care for mental illness
Medical help and support given to people with mental illnesses.
- Access to psychiatric care in rural areas is still very limited.
- She received intensive psychiatric care after the accident.
psychiatric condition
1recognized mental health problem
A mental health problem that doctors recognize and may treat.
- He was diagnosed with a mild psychiatric condition in his early twenties.
- The prison system is not designed to care for inmates with serious psychiatric conditions.
psychiatric disorder
1clinically diagnosed mental illness
A mental illness that doctors recognize and describe in medical books.
- Depression is one of the most common psychiatric disorders worldwide.
- The study explored the link between childhood trauma and adult psychiatric disorders.
psychiatric evaluation
1professional assessment of mental health
A detailed check of a person’s mental health done by a specialist.
- The court ordered a full psychiatric evaluation before the trial could continue.
- After the incident at school, the boy was sent for a psychiatric evaluation.
psychiatric history
1record of past mental health issues
Information about a person’s past mental health problems and treatments.
- The doctor asked if there was any family psychiatric history.
- Her psychiatric history includes two hospitalizations for severe anxiety.
psychiatric hospital
1hospital for mental illness patients
A hospital where people with mental illnesses receive medical care and treatment.
- After his suicide attempt, he spent three weeks in a psychiatric hospital.
- The government is planning to close several old psychiatric hospitals and replace them with community services.
psychiatric illness
1mental illness treated by psychiatrists
A mental health problem serious enough to be called an illness by doctors.
- Her psychiatric illness made it difficult for her to keep a steady job.
- Many people with psychiatric illnesses never receive proper treatment.
psychiatric medication
1medicine for mental health conditions
Medicine that doctors give to help with mental illnesses.
- He stopped taking his psychiatric medication without talking to his doctor.
- Many patients need psychiatric medication as well as therapy to manage their symptoms.
psychiatric nurse
1nurse specialized in mental health care
A nurse who is trained to care for people with mental health problems.
- She works as a psychiatric nurse on an acute ward.
- Psychiatric nurses need strong communication and de-escalation skills.
psychiatric patient
1person treated for mental illness
A person who is getting medical help for a mental illness.
- Psychiatric patients often require long-term follow-up.
- The rights of psychiatric patients have improved over the last decades.
psychiatric services
1organized mental health care services
Professional services that help people with mental health problems.
- The city has expanded psychiatric services for homeless people.
- Many countries struggle to fund basic psychiatric services.
psychiatric symptoms
1signs that suggest mental illness
Experiences or behaviors that show someone may have a mental illness, such as hearing voices or strong anxiety.
- The patient showed acute psychiatric symptoms after the accident.
- Sleep problems can be early psychiatric symptoms of depression.
psychiatric treatment
1medical treatment for mental illness
Medical treatment, such as medicine or therapy, for mental illness.
- He refused psychiatric treatment because of the stigma he felt.
- The clinic offers a wide range of psychiatric treatments, including medication and counseling.
psychiatric unit
1hospital unit for mental health care
A part of a hospital that gives care to people with mental illness.
- He was transferred from the emergency room to the psychiatric unit for further observation.
- The hospital opened a new child and adolescent psychiatric unit last year.
psychiatric ward
1hospital department for psychiatric patients
A special part of a hospital for people with mental health problems.
- She works as a nurse on the psychiatric ward.
- The hospital recently renovated its psychiatric ward to improve patient safety.