Question

Which describes the work of a psychiatrist? a therapist who cannot prescribe medication a social worker with a doctorate in psychology a physician who can diagnose and treat a mental disorder a physician who treats physical disorders

Answer 1

Clinical Psychologist – A psychologist with a doctoral degree in psychology from an accredited/designated program in psychology.  Psychologists are trained to make diagnoses and provide individual and group therapy. 

Answer 2

A psychiatrist is a doctor who is like a therapist in many ways, however, unlike a therapist, a psychiatrist can prescribe medication to help you, whereas a therapist can only talk to you and listen.