noun
- medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders
Usage: plural of psychiatrist
Examples
- The hospital employs several psychiatrists to work in the mental health unit.
- Many psychiatrists also provide psychotherapy in addition to prescribing medication.
- Psychiatrists must complete medical school and specialized training in psychiatry.
- The conference brought together psychiatrists from around the world.
- Some psychiatrists focus on treating children and adolescents.
- Psychiatrists can prescribe medications, unlike psychologists.
- The clinic has three psychiatrists on staff.