Psychiatry

Different from psychology, psychiatry is a branch of medical science: the branch dealing with mental health. It combines the study of social, psychological and biological factors to diagnose, treat and prevent a wide range of mental health issues ranging from minor mental disturbances to behavioral disorders to severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia. Psychiatrists may at times employ psychopharmacology, prescribing medication in conjunction with psychological approaches to treat disorders. Specialties include Forensic Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and Geriatric Psychiatry.