What’s the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist

It is common for people to confuse the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist. The two professions have similar educational requirements, but they have distinct differences even…

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The simplest way to describe the difference between them is that a psychologist primarily aids the patient by counseling and psychotherapy. A psychiatrist may also perform psychotherapy; but, in addition, can prescribe medications and perfo…

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A Psychiatrist is an MD and may prescribe medication. Many see their patients for very short periods of time, even 5 minutes, and make a diagnosis. Others try very hard to spend adequate time in psychotherapy. It is more lucrative financial…

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