Neuropsychiatrist
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Last updated on 20 Jan 2026
Overview
A Neuropsychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders at the intersection of neurology and psychiatry. They focus on conditions where brain function impacts mood, behavior, cognition, and emotion — such as dementia, epilepsy with psychiatric symptoms, brain injury, and neurodevelopmental disorders.
Job Description
- Evaluate and treat patients with neurological conditions that present with psychiatric or behavioural symptoms.
- Perform in-depth neurological and psychiatric assessments to develop comprehensive treatment plans.
- Prescribe and manage medications while offering psychotherapy or coordinating with mental health professionals.
- Collaborate with neurologists, psychiatrists, psychologists, and rehabilitation teams for integrated care.
- Contribute to clinical research on brain-behavior relationships and educate patients and families on neuropsychiatric conditions.
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