Is it best for me to go to a psychologist or psychotherapist to receive medication to treat bipolar disorder and exct.
2007-01-20 13:57:21 · 4 answers · asked by hennessie3 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Unless you live in New Mexico or Louisiana, only a medical doctor will be able to prescribe medication -- so you'll have to go to either a psychiatrist (this is your best bet) or a general physician (some will prescribe medications for bipolar, etc.).
Although a psychologist is a doctor, they have a PhD or PsyD and haven't received medical training.
A psychotherapist is anyone who has a licensed to provide therapy. This can include psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists, or those with a masters degree in psychology.
2007-01-20 14:12:05 · answer #1 · answered by jdphd 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For medication, you need to go to a psychiatrist - psychiatrists have gone to medical school and can prescribe meds while psychologists and therapists can't.
Especially if you're starting meds for the first time, though, you should also see a therapist (psychologist or social worker). Therapy combined with meds is really effective, and a therapist can help you develop new coping skills, adjust to the effects of medication and so on.
2007-01-20 22:15:51 · answer #2 · answered by snarkypants123 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Psychologists don't prescribe medication, they do therapy...see a psychiatrist!
2007-01-20 22:09:56 · answer #3 · answered by Matilda 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
None- go to Psychatrist
2007-01-20 22:01:03 · answer #4 · answered by rat123pig 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋