Learn about Psychiatry Subspecialties
Updated: Jun 19, 2021
Author: Ioannes Salamanes
Editor: Anand Somasundaram
Artist: Denise Suarez

Psychiatry is a medical specialty focused on the treatment of mental illnesses. Psychiatrists hold medical degrees and are one of the few mental health practitioners capable of administering medications to treat mental health problems. These doctors also order medical tests and conduct physical assessments, in addition to practicing psychotherapy. Psychiatrists work alongside a team of occupational ther