Psych
Medical abbreviation · Medical Specialty
| Stands for | Psychiatry |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
Psych stands for Psychiatry, a medical specialty abbreviation.
Diagnoses and treats mental, emotional and behavioral disorders, including depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety, substance use and eating disorders, using medication, psychotherapy and other treatments. US psychiatry residency lasts four years.
Example: Capacity evaluation requested from Psych before the patient leaves against medical advice.
Usage notes
Psychiatrists are physicians who can prescribe medication, unlike most psychologists. Certification comes from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Subspecialties include child and adolescent, geriatric, addiction, forensic and consultation-liaison psychiatry. In casual speech "psych" can also mean psychology or a psychiatric unit.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.