Psychiatry deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of behavioral, mental and emotional disorders. Psychiatrists are medical doctors specialized in mental health and addictions to drugs, alcohol, etc. Psychiatrists are capable of assessing both the mental and physical aspects of psychological problems.

For many reasons, people seek psychiatric help. Problems such as anxiousness, hopelessness, long-term sadness, hearing voices, suicidal thoughts, having hallucinations or panic attacks are among the issues that drive people to consult to psychiatrists.