Why would someone see a pyshchiatrist?
2007-02-01 15:17:26 · 9 answers · asked by Mysterious 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I wasn't sure where this question should go, so I stuck it here :)
2007-02-01 15:17:49 · update #1
Is a doctor(MD) that asses a person's mental state and prescribe medications accordingly. One would see one for depression,anxiety, and other mental conditions.
A psychologist is the doctor that you talk to(Not necessarily an MD) about you problems.
Psychologist = talk
Psychiatrist = medicine
2007-02-01 15:21:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Psychiatrists deal with organic disorders of the brain, and are actual trained doctors and can prescribe medications.
Someone with a chemical imbalance, like a schizophrenic, would need to see a psychiatrist for treatment.
Psychologists, on the other hand, may have a doctorate, but aren't medical doctors and can't prescribe medication. Instead they are mainly trained in how the human mind processes situations and can help you work through situations that may not require a psychiatrist.
That said, many psychiatrists end up doing psychology work in the process of treating their patients.
2007-02-01 23:27:35 · answer #2 · answered by T J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone would go to see a psychiatrist when they are suffering from a serious case of depression or something like that because a psychiatrist has the same training as a doctor and can legally prescribe prescriptions.
A psychologist can only listen and give advise to their patients.
2007-02-01 23:28:10 · answer #3 · answered by reifrj 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A person sees a psychiatrist for all kinds of things. Depression, anxiety, difficulty dealing with stress, post traumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder....I could go on and on.
A psychiatrist can do therapy, and can also prescribe psychiatric medication if the condition warrents.
2007-02-01 23:20:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Psychiatrist has a P.PhD and works with mentally ill patients. He also can prescribe medicine which a Psychologist or a Councilor cannot do.
2007-02-01 23:27:48 · answer #5 · answered by sugarpacketchad 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A psychiatrist is a doctor that you can talk to to help you work out your problems or prescribe medication for mental illness.
2007-02-01 23:21:29 · answer #6 · answered by Just ME 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Job Description for: PSYCHIATRIST
Diagnoses and treats patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders: Organizes data concerning patient's family, medical history, and onset of symptoms obtained from patient, relatives, and other sources, such as NURSE, GENERAL DUTY (medical ser.) 075.364-010 and SOCIAL WORKER, PSYCHIATRIC (profess. & kin.) 195.107-034. Examines patient to determine general physical condition, following standard medical procedures. Orders laboratory and other special diagnostic tests and evaluates data obtained. Determines nature and extent of mental disorder, and formulates treatment program. Treats or directs treatment of patient, utilizing variety of psychotherapeutic methods and medications.
2007-02-01 23:24:33 · answer #7 · answered by Thoroughbred 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone would see a psychiatrist if they require medication to help them with their mental issues.
2007-02-01 23:20:32 · answer #8 · answered by kendal182006 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My opinion is they take your money, keep you coming for unreasonable lengths of time, bring up crap that has nothing to do with why you are there and create more problems than they solve...they just dont help...
much better to go to a social worker, cheaper more direct and to the point, I have been to both and there is no comparison...just my opinion...good question..
2007-02-01 23:22:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋