Abstract

Psychiatry Today: The Profession's Uniqueness and Consequent Challenges to its Coherence and Effectiveness

Sam Restifo* and Timothy Styles

Objective: To consider some current challenges in psychiatry and their impact on the profession.

Methods: A descriptive overview drawing mainly on observations and reflections from professional practice.

Conclusion: The field of psychiatry is inherently unlike other medical specialties and more complex owing to a formidable set of factors, an appreciation of which can serve the profession in navigating through the prevailing challenges.

Published Date: 2023-06-01; Received Date: 2023-05-01