noun · neutral
psychiatrist
/saɪˈkaɪətrɪst/psy·CHI·a·trist
a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats mental illnesses, often using medication
Examples
“The psychiatrist prescribed an antidepressant after the assessment.”
“Patients with severe psychosis were referred to a psychiatrist.”
“She trained as a psychiatrist before specialising in child mental health.”
Band 8 sentence
“The psychiatrist adjusted the dosage while collaborating with the therapist to ensure a combined medical and psychological approach.”
Collocations
- consult a psychiatrist
- child/adult psychiatrist
- psychiatric hospital
Word family
Common mistakes
She went to a psychologist and got medicine.→She went to a psychiatrist and got medicine.
He is psychiatrist at the hospital.→He is a psychiatrist at the hospital.
Say it for a higher band
5doctor→6mental health specialist→7+psychiatrist
Synonyms
mental health doctor
Easily confused
psychologist
“The psychologist used CBT techniques in their sessions, but did not prescribe medication.”
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