Subspecialties in Psychiatry?

Addiction Psychiatry: Focuses on diagnosing and treating substance use disorders and other behavioral addictions.

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: Specializes in the mental health of children and adolescents, addressing disorders such as depression, anxiety, and behavioral issues.

Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry: Also known as psychosomatic medicine, this subspecialty provides psychiatric care to patients with both mental and medical conditions, often in a hospital setting.

Forensic Psychiatry: Deals with the intersection of mental health and the legal system, including evaluations for courts and treating individuals within correctional facilities.

Geriatric Psychiatry: Concentrates on the mental and emotional health of the elderly, including conditions like dementia, late-life depression, and anxiety.

Neuropsychiatry: Bridges psychiatry and neurology, focusing on mental health conditions related to brain disorders, injuries, or diseases.

Psychotherapy: A subspecialty focused on "talking therapies," which can include cognitive-behavioral therapy or psychodynamic therapy.

Sleep Medicine: Diagnoses and treats sleep-related disorders that can affect mental and physical health.

Learning Disability Psychiatry: Works with individuals who have learning or intellectual disabilities to address their mental health needs.