Psychiatry
The main directions in psychiatry:
Diagnosis of mental disorders
Diagnosis of psychiatric disorders is based on clinical interviews, psychological tests and observations. In recent years, neuroimaging techniques such as MRI and CT scans have become increasingly important to better understand structural and functional changes in the brain.
Pharmacotherapy
Medications play a key role in the treatment of many psychiatric disorders. Modern medications help stabilize patients with depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorders. The latest developments in psychopharmacology are aimed at creating drugs with minimal side effects and higher efficacy.
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy includes various treatment methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychoanalysis, humanistic therapy, and family therapy. These techniques help patients understand and change destructive behaviors and thought patterns, improve interpersonal relationships, and enhance quality of life.
Regenerative and neurotechnologies
Neurotechnologies, such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and deep brain stimulation (DBS), offer new possibilities for treating depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and other psychiatric conditions resistant to traditional therapies.
Social psychiatry
Social psychiatry focuses on the influence of sociocultural factors on mental health and the development of support and rehabilitation programs for people with mental disorders. This field emphasizes the importance of integrating patients into society and improving their quality of life.
Current trends in psychiatry:
Personalized medicine: Individualized treatment approach based on the genetic, biological and psychological characteristics of the patient.
Digital Psychiatry: The use of mobile apps and telemedicine to diagnose and treat mental disorders, which is especially relevant in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ethics and patient rights: Increased emphasis on ethical issues and patient rights, including informed consent and confidentiality.
