The term “Psychiatry” was first coined by the German
physician Johann Christian Reil in 1808 and literally means the medical
treatment of the soul (psych-“soul” from Ancient Greek psyche “soul”-iatry
“medical treatment” from iasthai “to heal”). A medical doctor specializing in
psychiatry is a psychiatrist.
physician Johann Christian Reil in 1808 and literally means the medical
treatment of the soul (psych-“soul” from Ancient Greek psyche “soul”-iatry
“medical treatment” from iasthai “to heal”). A medical doctor specializing in
psychiatry is a psychiatrist.