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What is a psychiatrist?

Psychiatrist

A psychiatrist is a licensed physician who diagnoses and treats emotional and behavioral disorders. A fully trained psychiatrist has special training in the field of mental health, has completed an internship and residency, and must pass an examination through a board certified in psychiatry. Psychiatrists are licensed to prescribe medications such as tranquilizers, sedatives, stimulants, antidepressants, and other psycho-medications.

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