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Psychiatrists are qualified physicians who diagnose and treat mental , emotional and behavioral disorders through medication and psychoanalytical techniques. The rising incidence of suicides and problems like absenteeism and alcoholism in the corporate sector coupled with illness arising because of high stress jobs are adding to the demand for psychiatrists. To make a career in psychiatry one needs to undergo na post graduate degree -MD  or diploma in psychiatry after completion of MBBS. Postgraduate education in psychiatry like other medicine specialties comprises of a three years course

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Behavioral sciences are going to dominate the medical arena in the next few years. The sudden increase in life style diseases such as cardiac ailments, , hypertension, depression , anxiety etc among the young population, rising incidence of suicides and problems like absenteeism and alcoholism in the corporate sector are adding to the demand of well qualified and skilled psychiatrists. Psychiatrists are qualified doctors who diagnose and treat illness and problems related to the mind through medication and psychotherapies. A good psychiatrist must be emotionally stable and have the ability to

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Psychiatrists are qualified doctors who diagnose and treat mental illness. They talk to patients about their mental, emotional or behavioral problems in order to understand the true nature and severity of the patient's problem. He study the patient's medical and mental histories. He examine patient to work out what his or her general physical condition is through ordering laboratory, imaging tests and other diagnostic procedures/ .He analyze the results of the test and examinations to work out the most appropriate forms of treatment. He prescribes and administer medication, psy

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The rising incidence of suicides and problems like absenteeism and alcoholism in the industrial sector coupled with illness arising out of high stress jobs are increasing the demand for psychiatrists. Looking at the prevalence of mental disorders , there will be need for most and more psychiatrist in the next few years. Psychiatrist can get employment in regular hospitals,m poly clinics as well as mental; hospitals. They can also work in rehabilitation centers to assist the drug addicts , juvenile delinquents , dipsomaniacs, alcoholics in rehabilitation in collaboration with occupational thera

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Psychiatrists are qualified doctors who diagnose and treat illness and problems related to the mind with the help of medication and psychoanalytical techniques. They talk with patients to understand the nature, root cause and severity of the problem. They review and organize data concerning the patient's family, medical history, onset of symptoms and examine the patient to determine the general physical condition through recommending diagnostic tests. They work in collaboration with psychologists, occupational therapists and social workers to carry out and ensure the effectiveness of treatment

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Psychiatry is a special field of health care which deals with the mental, emotional and behavioral disorders of a person. They definitely need to have excellent communication skills  as their job involves talking to patients about their mental , emotional or behavioral problems in order to the understand the nature and severity of the problem. To make a treatment plan they take into account the physical and mental history of the patient by talking to the patient and his or her significant others. They have to build a rapport with the patient to understand the root cause of the problem. A

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Psychiatry is one of the most interesting , challenging and rewarding branch of medicine.In order pursue a career as psychiatrist one needs to be a post graduate in psychiatry. Doctors who have completed the MBBS programme can pursue psychiatry. There are two options -they may either do a post graduate course ( MD) in psychiatry or a diploma in psychiatry ( DPM). The duration of course is three years while the diploma course is of two years. Besides the MD and the DPM,, there is a third option for study. The National Board of Examination offers Diploma if National Board Examination. The D

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To identify whether you have right interest and aptitude to be a psychiatrist , get your psychometric assessment done. Psychometric assessment assess the aptitude , interest and personality . The duration of assessment is appx. 75 minutes. The assessment can be given online. Psychometric assessments are thoroughly assessed by psychologists and career counsellors. After the analysis  a unique career plan is generated for the student. A career plan highlights the key areas of interest, personality traits and high and low aptitude areas of student.  A student is thoroughly guided by

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Psychiatrists are the professionals who takes care of the mental, emtotional and behavioral problems of people through counselling nad medicine. Students who have completed MBBS are eligible to pursue specialization in psychiatry. There are various ways through which one can puruse psychiatry. Like aspirant has an option to go for MD Pschiatry, Diploma in Psychiatry or enroll for Diploma of National Board Exam. Diploma of National Board Exam is conisdered at par with MD Psychiatry. The duration of Diploma in Psychiatry is two years whereas the duration of MD Psychiatry is three years. 

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A psychiatrist is a medical doctor that specializes in the treatment of mental disorders. Psychiatrists are sometimes confused with , and while there are many similarities between the two professions, there are also many important differences.Because psychiatrists hold a medical degree and are trained in the practice of psychiatry, they one of the few professionals in the mental health field that are able to prescribe medications to treat psychological disorders. Much like a general practice physician, a psychiatrist may also perform physical exams and order diagnostic tests in addition t

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Psychiatry is a specialization within a physician’s postgraduate degree (Doctor of Medicine, MD) Psychiatry is one of the lucrative professional careers, which deals with the mental, emotional and behavioural disorders in a person. Often, mental and psychosomatic problems arise in patients with various surgical, medical and gynaecological cases. Psychology is the systematic study of human behaviour in all its aspects, the study of the human mind as an individual and a part of society. Psychiatrists are the professionals who look after patients with mental problems, such as depr

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[Psychiatrists][1] begin with a diagnosis first and then follow it up with treatment, be it medication, counselling, psychotherapy or electrotherapy. They often work with other occupational therapists and [social workers][2] for the rehabilitation of patients. Through counseling, psychotherapy, and if required through the use of electric convulsive therapy (ECT) or tranquillizers, psychiatrists work on the patients. Where required, they work on desensitizing patients, mainly through hypnosis.[Psychiatrists are of great demand in today’s fast-paced life][3]. The mental tension and stres

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Psychiatrists are the primary mental health-care givers. They assess and treat mental illnesses through a combination of psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, hospitalization, and medication. Psychotherapy involves regular discussions with patients about their problems; the psychiatrist helps them find solutions through changes in their behavioral patterns, the exploration of their past experiences, or group and family therapy sessions. Psychoanalysis involves long-term psychotherapy and counseling for patients. In many cases, medications are administered to correct chemical imbalances that cause emo

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