Mental health professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers can help people cope with depression. What
do psychiatrists do? A.
They study behavior and emotions and practice psychotherapy with individuals or groups, but they cannot prescribe medications.
B.
They work with family members of someone being treated for mental health conditions, and may also work as individual or group counselors.
C.
They diagnose and treat mental health conditions by conducting exams, ordering and interpreting tests, and prescribing medications.
Let's say you enjoy swimming. One day you decide to swim alone. But it's a risky idea because you could drown and no one would be there to help you in time. So it's best to have others around incase you have an accident or need help.