2007-07-22 10:10:53 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor, gone to med school, so s/he know all areas of medicine. Their specialty is in mental health issues. A psychologist, on the other hand, has a masters' degree (or sometimes a doctorate) specifically in mental health. A psychiatrist can prescribe meds, while a psychologist needs a MD or DO to do so for the patient.
2007-07-22 10:16:45 · answer #1 · answered by elfaygobaca 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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.).
2007-07-22 17:53:38 · answer #2 · answered by earthstarlatin 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A psychiatrist is able to prescribe medicine & a psychologist cannot.
2007-07-22 17:27:57 · answer #3 · answered by it's A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A psychiatrist is a qualified doctor who can prescribe medication.
A psychologist has psychology qualifions, can't prescribe medication and often does therapy.
2007-07-22 17:18:47 · answer #4 · answered by dreaming_angel1983 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A psychiatrist is actually a medical doctor. They have to go to medical school and can prescribe medications.
2007-07-22 17:14:07 · answer #5 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a psychiatrist can prescribe medication
2007-07-22 17:30:31 · answer #6 · answered by Malinda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
about $20.00 @ hour.
2007-07-22 17:17:22 · answer #7 · answered by Johnnie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋