Psychiatrists specialise in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental illnesses and emotional disorders. Psychiatrists are trained in both the medical and psychological aspects of mental health, and are qualified to provide a wide range of services to individuals who are experiencing mental health issues.
Disorders are classified by the following clinical features:
Anxiety disorders: generalised anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, specific phobias
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Mood disorders: depression, bipolar disorder and other mood disorders
Psychotic disorders: schizophrenia
Perinatal mental illness: post-partum depression and psychosis
Sleep disorder
Trauma-related disorders: post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Eating disorders: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder
Alcohol and substance use disorders
Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Personality disorders
Cognitive and memory impairments
