Psychiatrist – A Psychiatrist is a medical doctor who is an expert in mental health. They specialise in diagnosing and treating people with mental illnesses.

PSYCHIATRY

To become a psychiatrist in Australia or New Zealand, a doctor must train for at least another 6 years after finishing medical school. Their medical training means that they understand both physical illnesses and mental illnesses.

Conditions help with?

  • Depression

  • Alcohol, drug and gambling addictions

  • Anxiety disorders (e.g. panic attacks and phobias)

  • Personality disorders

  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

  • Adjustments disorder

How do psychiatrists treat people with mental illness?

Mental illness can happen because of a combination of factors. These factors can be biological (the way your brain works), psychological (how you think), or social (your relationships with other people). The different psychiatric treatments available tackle these different factors.

Psychiatrists use a range of treatments, including:

  • medications
  • psychotherapy (also called talking therapy or psychological treatment)
  • practical advice about lifestyle and behaviour.

Psychiatrists recommend the best treatment or treatments for each person. They will only recommend treatments that have been proven to be safe and effective. In some cases, a stay in hospital might also be recommended.

Treatments for mental illness aim to improve patients’ symptoms and help them to have a fulfilling, healthy lifestyle, with a feeling of optimism for the future.

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