What is the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?
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Psychology is concerned with all aspects of behaviour and the thoughts, feelings and motivation underlying such behaviour.\n\n\nPsychiatry is the study of mental disorders and their diagnosis, management and prevention. Psychiatrists are medical doctors who have qualified in Psychiatry.
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You're looking for a major in psychology.\n\nPsychiatry is a field of medicine, and you have to go to medical school and become a doctor before you can become a psychiatrist.\n\nIn California, you can become a PhD in psychology, a PsyD (a PhD who didn't write a thesis), an MSW (masters is social work), or an MFCC (masters in family and child counseling) and still practice psychology.  Most of the UC/CalState/CalPoly schools have undergrad degrees in psychology.  Most of the UC schools have graduate programs as well.  UCLA is one of the best all around schools in Southern California.  UC Berkeley is the best in Northern California.  Stanford and USC also have excellent programs, but they are private schools and more expensive.\n\nThe central site for the University of California is http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/.  You can branch off from there to find whatever you want.  \n\nYou can contact me through my link if you want more help.  I live near Los Angeles.
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They went to medical school, completed a residency and such, and are licensed as doctors.  Legally, that's all that's required.\n\nAcademically, all doctors study some amount of psychiatry along with many other areas of medicine.  A GP would most commonly prescribe psychiatric medication on the recommendation of a psychologist (as in, the shrink says the patient is depressed, ADHD, whatever, and the MD decides which pills to give them), so he'd mainly just be concerned with the physiological effects of the medication.  An ER doctor usually wouldn't prescribe psych meds except on an emergency basis (ex. a single dose of halidol for a dangerously psychotic patient).  Mostly they'd refer to a psychiatrist, but any medical doctor is qualified to prescribe psychiatric meds.
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Psychotherapist is a generic term for someone who provides psychological therapy. It does not by itself describe a particular mental health professional or a particular approach to therapy. \n\nA Psychoanalyst is a mental health professional who uses Freud's psychoanalytic therapy to treat emotional problems. A traditional psychoanalyst does fairly intensive treatment that tends to take a long period of time to take effect. There is some controversy over the effectiveness of psychoanalytic treatment, and what are the appropriate types of problems for psychoanalytic treatment. \n\nA psychologist is a mental health professional that is trained in psychology. Psychologists who provide treatment--clinical psychologists, counseling psychologists, and school psychologists, for example--have training in psychological foundations, clinical assessment, and psychotherapy and counseling. They do talk therapy as well as do psychological testing. They may use a variety of different treatment approaches, including psychoanalysis, cognitive therapy, behavioral therapy, and other types. \n\nA psychiatrist, by the way, is a medical doctor who specializes in treating emotional problems. They can do talk therapy and can also prescribe medication and admit persons to hospitals where needed. Because of their training they tend to work with persons with serious mental illnesses and issues where there is possible medical complications.\n\nA few things to remember when selecting a therapist. First make sure that they hold a license to practice their specialty (psychology, counseling, social work, or psychiatry). All psychotherapists typically do talk therapy, although each may have a particular approach that they use. Make sure that the professional that you go to has experience and training in the problem area with which you want help. Psychotherapy is a relationship with someone, so how well your personality and the personality of your therapist fit make a difference. Some folks find that they have to shop around to find a therapist that they feel they click with. For more information on selecting a therapist and on psychological problems go to the American Psychological Association website at http://www.apahelpcenter.org/. Very good articles on choosing a therapist, when you need help, and other topics are available on the North Carolina Psychological Association website at http://www.ncpsychology.org/html/GeneralPublic.htm\n\nAs far as addictions go, you should find someone who specifically works with addictions. Typically that isn't a psychoanalyst. Addictions treatment often includes the use of 12 step type group support programs. More information on this is available at the National Institute of Drug Abuse website http://www.nida.nih.gov/drugpages/treatment.html\nand the Alcholics Anonomous website http://www.aa.org/default/en_about.cfm.
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The pay scale is different and the clients are different, as well as the required education.  As a counselor you will probably be salaried and work with some sort of institution (schools, prisons, social services, etc.).  As a psychologist you will probably charge by the hour and work in your own office with rich clients that may or may not have serious problems (or you can work with an institution: hospitals, schools, etc. but get paid more).  The length of education required for a master's level and the doctoral level is obviously different.  Perhaps you need to evaluate what your goals are and whether the doctorate is worth the time.
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A psychiatric evaluation involves an interview with a mental health professional, usually some psychological testing (pencil and paper), and data from any other relavent informants (like spouse or parents). The format of the report is to describe the patient's strengths and weaknesses, diagnoses, and recommendations for treatment.
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Psychlogists analyse people characteristics and behaviour
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Sociology is the study of social lives, processes, rules and interactions -- it has more to do with the group, even when looking at the individual. Psychology is the study of the mind and behaviour -- as it pertains to the individual.
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I have my doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology. Clinical psychology focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. Basically, it is looking at abnormal behavior or thought patterns, what causes those abnormalities in a particular individual, and helps the individual learn coping skills and strategies that can best help them live as productive of a life as possible. Many clinical psychologists work in hospital or clinic settings with individuals experiencing persistant mental illness or lifetime deficits. Many disorders are chemically based in the brain such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorders. Diagnostic techniques used include psychological testing and interviewing. This is likely a brief and disjointed answer to your question. You can alwasy find more information at the American Psychological Associations Website or www.medlineplus.gov.
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Lawyers by far. They can "earn" their way up to $400 plus on billable hours.\nPsychiatrists have to deal w/ Medicare which cuts their fee by roughly 50%. My psychiatrist charges $60 for a 20 minute med check and about $120 for a 50 minute session. My clinical psychologist on the other hand gets $150 per hour. This is for a medium sized city.\nYou asked about money. Who gets paid most is a different question. Saving a child for ADDH or my life from suicide gets a great deal more.
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I dont know what is the best school for psychology, but I can tell you the difference between undergrad and grad school.\n\nIn undergrad you earn your bachelor's degree (a BA or BS).  After you have your BA/BS you apply for grad school and there you can earn a Masters or a PhD.  If you plan to counsel you will need to get at least a Masters, but most likely a PhD.  This will entitle you to call yourself Doctor, and will require at least 6-7 years of school.  \n\nIf you want to be a Psychiatrist, you will need to get your BA or BS, then go to medical school and get your MD, and then spend time in a psychiatric residency.  \n\nThe difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist, is the amount of time spent with patients and the ability to prescribe medications.  A psychiatrist can prescribe medications and the average appointment time is about 7 minutes (I know a psychiatrist and he actually did a study of this).  A psychologist cannot prescribe medications, but spends much more time with their patients.  They are the ones who really counsel patients.
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short answer, yes. Long answer, yes, since psychologist aren't allowed to give prescriptions they often refer patients back to their own gp, who IS allowed to prescribe medicines. Besides, all general practitioners have had training in the psychological field.
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One is trained to deal with mental disorders as well as reg. things and the other is ony trained or deals with reg. things...\n\nJust like Pdocs are reg doctors but are further trained in mental disorders... while reg family docs can deal with depression but not as well as a pdoc...
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talk to a psychiatrist
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Psychiatrists can prescribe drugs.  So I guess it's a matter of whether or not you need drugs.  See a psychologist first and see what they say.
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Technically, only a psychiatrist (with an MD) can prescribe medication.  However, there are some exceptions to this rule. \nIn some states (like New Mexico and Louisiana, I think), psychologists can receive additional training to have prescription privileges. This was enacted to address the shortage of psychiatrists in rural and under-served areas.
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Don't really know. But I know how many psychiatrists it takes to change a light bulb.\nOnly 1, but it takes 4 sessions HHHH (no offenses, I'm almost a psychologist myself).