Social psychiatry

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Social Psychiatry

Social psychiatry (pronunciation: /ˈsoʊʃəl saɪˈkaɪətri/) is a branch of psychiatry that focuses on the interpersonal and cultural context of mental disorder and mental wellbeing. It involves a sometimes disparate set of theories and approaches, with work stretching from epidemiological survey research on the one hand, to an indistinct boundary with individual psychotherapy on the other.

Etymology

The term "social psychiatry" was first introduced by Dr. Meyer A. Rabinovich in 1930. The term combines "social" (from Latin socius meaning "companion, associate") and "psychiatry" (from Greek psychē meaning "soul" and iatreia meaning "healing").

Related Terms

  • Community Psychiatry: A branch of psychiatry that focuses on the detection, prevention, early treatment, and rehabilitation of patients with mental disorders in the community.
  • Cultural Psychiatry: A branch of psychiatry concerned with the influence of culture and society on mental health.
  • Psychotherapy: A range of treatments that can help with mental health problems, emotional challenges, and some psychiatric disorders.
  • Epidemiology: The study and analysis of the distribution, patterns and determinants of health and disease conditions in defined populations.

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