Daryl Matthews
Daryl Matthews
Daryl Matthews (pronounced: DAH-ril MAT-thews) is a renowned psychiatrist and forensic psychiatrist known for his significant contributions to the field of mental health.
Etymology
The name Daryl is of French origin, derived from the name Darryl, which means "open." Matthews is an English patronymic surname, derived from the Hebrew name Matityahu, meaning "gift of Yahweh."
Biography
Daryl Matthews is a board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in forensic psychiatry. He has made significant contributions to the field of mental health, particularly in the areas of psychiatric evaluation, mental health law, and correctional psychiatry. Matthews has also been involved in numerous legal cases as an expert witness, providing insight into the mental state of defendants and their fitness to stand trial.
Related Terms
- Psychiatry: The branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
- Forensic Psychiatry: A sub-specialty of psychiatry and is related to criminology. It encompasses the interface between law and psychiatry.
- Mental Health: A level of psychological well-being, or an absence of mental illness. It is the "psychological state of someone who is functioning at a satisfactory level of emotional and behavioral adjustment".
- Psychiatric Evaluation: An evaluation of a person's mental health, including their history, symptoms, and any issues that might be causing distress or difficulty in various areas of life.
- Mental Health Law: An area of law that covers a broad range of issues related to mental health, mental illness, and mental health care.
- Correctional Psychiatry: The application of psychiatry in correctional settings, such as prisons and jails.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Daryl Matthews
- Wikipedia's article - Daryl Matthews
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