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Psychiatry is the branch of medicine focused on the causation, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental and behavioral disorders. Psychiatry addresses conditions such as mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, and neurodevelopmental disorders, contributing to an improved quality of life and mental well-being.
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Ephi Lu. (2024). Psychiatry. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.
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