The postgraduate research direction of psychiatry mainly includes the following aspects:
1.Psychiatry:
To study the pathology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and prevention of various mental disorders, including psychosis, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, etc.
2.Psychology & Counseling:
To study various psychological methods and techniques, such as cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, family, artistic, etc., and to apply them in clinical practice.
3.Psychopharmacology:
To study the mechanism of action, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics and the effects of psychotropic drugs on psychiatric disorders
4.Neuropsychology:
To study the relationship between the brain and behavior, including the structure and function of the nervous system, cognitive processes, neurodevelopment, and the impact of neurodegenerative diseases on mental health.
5.Child & Adolescent Psychiatry:
To study common mental disorders in childhood and adolescence, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, mood disorders, etc., and to evaluate and intervene accordingly.
6.Geriatric Psychiatry:
To study the common mental disorders of the elderly, such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, vascular dementia, etc., and to ** the methods of mental health maintenance and disease management in the elderly.
7.*Psychiatry:
To study functional recovery and quality of life improvement in people with mental disorders, including occupational**, social skills training, community support, and long-term care.
8.Mental Health Policy & Services Research:
Research on the organization, management, and evaluation of mental health services, as well as the development and implementation of relevant policies, to promote mental health equity and the improvement of the quality of services.
Here are some of the schools (in no particular order) that have high academic reputations and research prowess in the field of psychiatry:
Peking university. Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
Fudan University. Zhejiang University.
Sun Yat-sen University. Hust.
Sichuan University. Capital Medical University.
China Medical University.
Nanjing Medical University.
Graduate programs at these schools typically cover more than one of these tracks and offer a wealth of clinical internship and research opportunities. When choosing a school, you need to consider factors such as an individual's career plan, research interests, location, tuition fees, and cost of living. At the same time, it is recommended to pay attention to the enrollment brochure and admission status of each school over the years to understand the specific application requirements and competition.