Psychiatrist

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and substance use disorders. You interview patients, review medical and family history, order lab work when needed, make diagnoses, and prescribe and monitor medications. Many psychiatrists also provide or coordinate psychotherapy. You may work in private practice, hospitals, community clinics, or telehealth, often alongside psychologists, social workers, nurses, and primary care physicians.