Patrick McGorry
Patrick McGorry
Patrick McGorry (pronunciation: Pah-trick Muh-gor-ee) is an eminent psychiatrist and professor of youth mental health at the University of Melbourne. He is renowned for his work in the development of early intervention services for young people with emerging mental disorders, particularly psychosis.
Etymology
The name Patrick is of Latin origin, derived from the name Patricius, meaning "nobleman". The surname McGorry is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic name "Mag Ughdhair", which means "son of Odhar".
Related Terms
- Psychiatrist: A medical doctor who specializes in mental health, including substance use disorders. Psychiatrists are qualified to assess both the mental and physical aspects of psychological problems.
- Professor: A scholarly teacher; the highest-ranking teacher in a field of study at a university or college.
- University of Melbourne: A public research university located in Melbourne, Australia. It is Australia's second oldest university and the oldest in Victoria.
- Psychosis: A severe mental disorder in which thought and emotions are so impaired that contact is lost with external reality.
- Early intervention: A system of services that helps babies and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities.
- Mental disorder: A wide range of conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Patrick McGorry
- Wikipedia's article - Patrick McGorry
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