1. a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders

Examples

• The psychiatrist prescribed medication for her anxiety disorder.
• After the accident, he decided to see a psychiatrist to help with his trauma.
• She’s been working as a psychiatrist at the hospital for ten years.
• The psychiatrist recommended both therapy and medication for treatment.
• My psychiatrist helped me understand my depression better.
• The patient met with her psychiatrist twice a week.
• He’s studying to become a psychiatrist after medical school.