Psychiatry

Psychiatry (Greek, healing of the mind and soul) is the area of medicine focused on diagnosing, understanding, and treating problems affecting the mind. It integrates medicine with psychology, neuroscience, sociology, and pharmacology, combining to create a field best suited to grapple with the causes, manifestations, and healing of mental suffering and disintegration.

human development
and function
trauma
& effects
conditions
& disorders
interview &
assessment
healing
questions
& scenarios
further
resources

Human Development and Function

mind and being overview

development
human needs
self-worth and identity
meaning and purpose
attachment
love

roles we play

infants
children
siblings
friends
adults
parents
seniors

Trauma and Effects

wounds

lack of support
tight control
abuse
judgement

symptoms

anxiety
depression
anger
hatred
guilt
fear
judgement
unforgiveness
conditional love
poor self-esteem
impulsiveness
lack of responsibility
disorganized thinking

Conditions and Disorders

major depressive disorder

anxiety disorders

schizophrenia

Interview and Assessment

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy is an important means of understanding and healing, describing dialogue between patient and therapist. There are various schools of psychotherapy, each representing a different approach suited for a specific patient problem.