Psychiatry is a medical speciality whose primary goal is the treatment of mental illness. Its name derives from the Greek for "healer of the mind". In the United States, it is practised by people holding M.D. or D.O. degrees.

While all clinicians encounter patients with mental illnesses and any of them may treat it, psychiatrists specialize in these areas. They are specifically trained in the differential diagnosis (the distinguishing of various forms) and treatment of mental illness. Treatment can involve medication, psychotherapy (such as cognitive behaviour therapy, interpersonal therapy, and psychodynamic psychotherapy), and psychosocial interventions.

Practice of psychiatry

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Psychiatry is one of the clinical medical disciplines that involve the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental and behavioral disorders such as clinical depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and anxiety disorders.

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Metro Delaware :: Delaware :: Medical Search International
Jan, Feb and March 2009 / Part Time Psychiatrist Adult In-Patient Flexible Hours Monday, Wednesday Friday for 8 hours each day or Monday-Friday 4 hours each day This is a Day hospital or partial
Not Disclosed :: Virginia :: Locum Medical Group
A psychiatrist is needed to support a state psychiatric hospital in central Virginia, about an hour outside Richmond. Great hours, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. You will focus on geriatric patients.
Not Disclosed :: Kansas :: Locum Medical Group
The Topeka, Kansas VA Medical Center is in need of a psychiatrist for their Ancillary and Behavioral Health department. The assignment will begin in January 2010 and will continue full-time for a year.

Advances in Psychiatric Treatment current issue

Mindreadings [From the Editor]
Bouch, J.
Letter from America: acute in-patient psychiatry bed shortages [Editorials]
Sharfstein, S. S. The number of in-patient beds for psychiatric treatment in America has declined dramatically over the past 40 years. Public and private policies have encouraged an extremely short-term, crisis-stabilisation model of treatment. This is true on both general and subspecialty units. As a result, readmissions have increased, emergency rooms are crowded, and many patients end up homeless or incarcerated in the criminal justice system. These changes have created a public health crisis in America, and are the greatest challenges that American psychiatry faces today.
The role of the medical director in mental health [Articles]
Deuchar, N., Atkinson, E. This article sets out the history of medical directorship, outlines the authors’ view of the current contribution that medical directors can and should be making to the mental health arena and looks forward to the possibilities of this evolving role. The focus of the article is mainly on English policy and healthcare structures, recognising that these vary in the other jurisdictions of the UK. However, certain principles should be of wider interest and application.

Am J Psychiatry current issue

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Eating Disorders: Hope Despite Mortal Risk [Editorials]
Kaye, W.
Risk for Depression and Cognitive Deterioration in Older Individuals: The Important Role of Past and Present Environmental Influences [Editorials]
Taylor, W. D.

Archives of General Psychiatry current issue

Mary Frances ("Fran") MacNeil [Announcement]
Coyle, J. T, Heckers, S. H.
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Acad Psychiatry current issue

Professionalism in Psychiatry: A Very Special Collection [EDITORIALS]
Weiss Roberts, L.
When Residents Need Health Care: Stigma of the Patient Role [RESEARCH ARTICLES]
Moutier, C., Cornette, M., Lehrmann, J., Geppert, C., Tsao, C., DeBoard, R., Hammond, K. G., Roberts, L. W. OBJECTIVE: Whether and under what circumstances medical residents seek personal health care is a growing concern that has important implications for medical education and patient welfare, but has not been thoroughly investigated. Barriers to obtaining care have been previously documented, but very little empirical work has focused on trainees who seek health care at their home institution. METHODS: A self-report survey on special issues in personal health care of residents was created and distributed at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 2001. The authors report findings regarding stigma, fear of jeopardy to training status, and attitudes toward seeking self-care for residents in dual roles as patients and trainees. RESULTS: Residents (N=155) rated their concerns regarding stigma and jeopardy to training status and the likelihood of seeking care at their training institution for six vignettes. The vignettes were paired to make comparisons between attending or supervisor as treating physician and between clinical scenarios. Alcohol abuse, nausea and diarrhea, panic attacks, and pregnancy were the most highly stigmatizing to residents; diabetes and hypertension were the least. Differences were also found for gender and specialty. CONCLUSION: Residents’ perceived stigma for clinical situations was an influential factor, strongly affecting concern about jeopardizing training status and likelihood of avoiding care at their home institution.
Developing a Modern Standard to Define and Assess Professionalism in Trainees [RESEARCH ARTICLES]
Schwartz, A. C., Kotwicki, R. J., McDonald, W. M. OBJECTIVE: Assessing professionalism in medical education poses many challenges. The authors discuss common themes and principles in managing professionalism in medical education. METHODS: The authors review the development of standards of professionalism in medical education. They define educational goals for professionalism and also discuss the practical problems with assessing professionalism and addressing it with the trainees. Strategies for remediation of unprofessional conduct are outlined. RESULTS: Given the importance of role models in the development of professional behavior, maintaining an environment that fosters professionalism is an implicit feature of teaching professionalism. Professionalism should be a part of the objectives for each course and clinical rotation, using clearly defined goals and objectives. Assessment of professionalism should begin early and be conducted frequently, giving trainees the opportunity to change. A formal mentoring system can be an effective mechanism to develop role models and teach professionalism. CONCLUSION: Teaching professionalism through formal curricula is paramount in helping develop new generations of compassionate and responsible physicians. Additional strategies such as consistent role modeling of professional behaviors are also needed to encourage the development of professional physicians.

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