A psychiatrist is someone who specializes in the field of psychiatry, the division of medicine dedicated to the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of many mental illnesses. The most common type of psychiatrist practicing today is a psychiatrist with a medical degree specializing in psychopharmacology. There are also psychiatrists with a psychology degree and/or a social science degree who specialise in specific areas of psychology such as bipolar disorder or eating disorders. For a full list of qualified psychiatrists, you can check with your local government offices. The duration of a psychiatrist’s training depends on many factors, including the doctor’s specialty, the university, and the medical school they graduated from,…