[He has no reason to believe this man has no understanding of the term. But his experience here has taught him a fair number have no idea what it means, so he offers an explanation as standard.]
I'm a psychiatrist. Disorders of the mind. What people believed were demons.
[Except he notices how panic is building, beating the man's heart, squeezing his throat. He gestures with a hand, indicating a willingness to help, seeking permission to touch.]
Do you mind?
[If accepted, he will guide the man towards a nearby bench, where he will have him crouch over his knees. From where he will guide him into breathing slowly.]
no subject
I'm a psychiatrist. Disorders of the mind. What people believed were demons.
[Except he notices how panic is building, beating the man's heart, squeezing his throat. He gestures with a hand, indicating a willingness to help, seeking permission to touch.]
Do you mind?
[If accepted, he will guide the man towards a nearby bench, where he will have him crouch over his knees. From where he will guide him into breathing slowly.]