What is the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?

Answer 1

The Difference Between A Psychologist & Psychiatrist:

• Psychiatrists are trained doctors who have chosen to specialise in a field specifically concerning mental health and mental disorders such as schizophrenia, Alzheimer's and ADD. They use medication and in some cases psychoanalysis to partially cure, help prevent and treat the symptoms of the various problems they encounter. Since they are trained doctors they can prescribe medication. Psychologists have human behavioral training. They explore different mindsets and emotional problems such as self-harming, depression etc. by psychoanalysis and questions. Anyone can go to Psychologist, but you must be medically referred by your doctor. Psychologists cannot prescribe medicine. They usually have a degree in Psychology and some clinical training or a PhD. A Psychologist can contact a doctor to suggest a medication the patient may need.

AnswerA psychiatrist is a licensed medical Doctor Who specilizes in disease of the mind (not brain, that's a neurologist). A psychologist is a non-medical health-care professional who has taken a masters degree or doctorate in psychology and treats people using interaction (therapy). A psychatrist can also prescribe medication in addition to counseling. In some jurisdictions, clinical psychologists can also prescribe certain drugs for mental illness, although they have to take an extra course and the practice remains controversial (mainly due to doctors having primary jurisdiction in the medical field).

A psychologist is a scientist trained in psychology.

A psychiatrist is a physician who specialises in psychiatry.

A psychiatrist can prescribe medicine and a psychologist cannot.

Answer 2

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor or osteophathic physician (M.D. or D.O.) who has advanced training specifically in the field of psychiatry. A psychiatrist can prescribed medication and focuses on pathologies of the brain that cause mental illness. A psychologist has either a MA or PhD in the field of psychology and/or social work and is licensed according in that field by the state. A psychologist focuses primarily on behavior, its cause and modification.

Answer 3

A psychiatrist has extensive medical training and is technically a medical doctor this differs from a psychologist. A psychologist has focused trainig and has and undergraduate degree (B.A. or B.Sc) in psychology.

Answer 4

A psychologist is a mental health professional who holds a doctoral degree in psychology and provides therapy and counseling. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in mental health and can prescribe medication in addition to therapy.

Answer 5

There are many differences between psychologists and psychiatrists. The main differences are that psychiatrists go to school longer and have the ability to prescribe drugs.