2007-11-02 15:59:30 · 7 answers · asked by LEMON the good life 7 in Health ➔ Mental Health
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.).
2007-11-02 16:07:23 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ G ♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A psychiatrist is more mentally challenged, himself, and might need the services of a psychologist after the doors are locked at 5 pm.
2007-11-02 23:07:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A psychologist cannot prescribe drugs, but both can do counseling. Also, a psychiatrist is an MD while a psychologist is a Ph.D.
2007-11-02 23:06:57 · answer #3 · answered by First Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
from my experience a psychiatrist prescribes drugs and a psychologist just does counseling and stuff
2007-11-02 23:04:18 · answer #4 · answered by popngirl_14 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Psychiatry deals with mental problems such as being bi-polar or manic-depressive, scizophrenia, split personalities, depression, anxiety disorders, and so on. They generally prescribe medications to help people deal with these problems.
Psychology deals with behavorial problems and addictive behaviors. They use all kinds of things, from hypnosis to behavior modification techniques, and possibly medications as well. The main focus of psychology is problematic behavior and how to change it or remove it from the person's life.
Hope this helps.
2007-11-02 23:11:20 · answer #5 · answered by Peggy K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Psychiatrist ask you "what is wrong."
Psychologist TELLS you "what is wrong"
2007-11-03 12:14:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
about a hundred dollars an hour.
2007-11-02 23:15:07 · answer #7 · answered by breeze1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋