Cool MatePsychiatric
UK /["/ˌsaɪkiˈætrɪk/"]/US /["/ˌsaɪkiˈætrɪk/"]/
Definition
relating to psychiatry or to mental illnesses
In simple words: Relating to mental health or treating mental illnesses.
Examples
- **psychiatric disorders**
- a psychiatric hospital/nurse/patient
- psychiatric treatment
Usage notes
Use 'psychiatric' in medical or professional contexts when discussing mental health treatments or institutions. Avoid using it in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'psyche' for mind and 'iatric' like a doctor - a doctor for the mind.
Collocations
- psychiatric evaluation
- psychiatric disorder
- psychiatric treatment
- psychiatric care
Synonyms
- mental health
- psychological
- therapeutic
- clinical
Antonyms
- physical
- non-psychiatric
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'psychological' - both relate to the mind, but 'psychiatric' specifically refers to medical treatment.
- Incorrectly using it as a noun instead of an adjective.