Difference between Psychologist vs. Psychiatrist?

Question

Again, what is the difference between the two?

Answer 1

The simplest way to describe the difference between them is that a psychologist primarily aids the depressed patient by counseling and psychotherapy. A psychiatrist may also perform psychotherapy; but, in addition, can prescribe medications and perform ECT (electroconvulsive therapy). A psychiatrist is a medical doctor. A psychologist may hold a doctoral degree (Ph.D.) and be called "doctor"; but, is not a medical doctor (M.D.).

Answer 2

A psychologist has a degree in Psychology and is NOT a medical doctor. A psychiatrist has a degree in Psychiatry and IS a medical doctor. Basically, a psychologist will make you talk and won't stick you full of needles. A psychiatrist could well ask you to shut up and stick you with a relaxant until you are ready to take the Valium he prescribed.

Answer 3

In simple terms, both treat mental problems but a psychiatrist is a medical doctor and thus can prescribe medication. A psychologist tends to counsel more and is not a medical doctor. The specific mental problem determines which one you need. Some people need both.

Answer 4

A psychologist is a scientist and/or clinician who studies psychology, the systematic investigation of the human mind, including behavior and cognition. Psychologists are usually categorized under a number of different fields, the most well-recognized being clinical psychologists, who provide mental health care, and research psychologists, who collect information on people's minds http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychologist

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Psychiatry is a medical specialty dealing with the prevention, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of mental illness. Its primary goal is the relief of mental suffering associated with disorder and improvement of mental well-being. This may be based in hospitals or in the community and patients may be voluntary or involuntary. Psychiatry adopts a medical approach but may take in to account biological, psychological, and social/cultural perspectives. Treatment by medication or, less often, various forms of psychotherapy may be undertaken. The word 'psychiatry' derives from the Greek for "healer of the spirit". http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychiatrist

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Answer 5

A psychologist is a person who studies human behavior.. A psychiatrist is a person who studies the treatment of mental and emotional disorders..

Answer 6

A psychologist offers counceling to a patient were as a psychiatrist has an M.D. and can offer medication as well.

Answer 7

Usually the Degree as in education