Mental health is often viewed as a separate, but equally important, component of overall health. Yet, in many cases, mental health disorders can go untreated due to a lack of access to care. Psychiatrists like you play a critical role in the healthcare system by providing much-needed mental health services.  In your practice, you use a variety of treatments such as psychotherapy, psychosocial interventions, or prescribing medications. Prior to this, you carefully examine the patient’s symptoms to arrive at a diagnosis.