John Wilkes Booth was the son of prominent, wealthy actors. He, too, became an actor and was so popular, he was one of the first to have his clothes ripped off by fans. Hulton Archive/Getty hide caption
Psychology is the systematic investigation of the human mind, including behavior and cognition. It thus encompasses both normal and abnormal behavior. On the other hand, psychiatry is a branch of medicine dealing with mental illness.
A psychiatric evaluation can also be the first step in receiving long-term treatment and an accurate diagnosis. The decision to invoke a court order should not be taken lightly. The use of a court order for a psychiatric evaluation, fundamentally removes an individualâs right to consent to treatment.