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by Lady Lavender on August 17th, 2009
One difference is a psychiatrist can prescribe medicine where a psychologist cannot.
by Sheriff Raff -Answerhag on August 17th, 2009
You want to go to a psychiatrist so you can get drugs if necessary.
by Phoenix on August 17th, 2009
The ability and or desire to prescribe medication.
by therapist on August 17th, 2009
psychiatrist prescribes meds. the other doesn't. Psychiatrist usually see a patient for 15 minutes and the other usually does the actual counseling for an hour. Psychiatrist is usually once a month and the other is usually once a week.
by Scifisuz on August 18th, 2009
Psychiatrist is an MD - went to medical school, internship, etc. and got specific training re the brain. Can prescribe drugs ...
Psychologist got a degree after learning theory and methodology in a classroom setting for the mostpart...
by CinnamonWhirl on August 17th, 2009
A psychologist would attempt to uncover the root of the problem - whereas a psychiatrist pretty much just deals with the symptoms by prescribing medicine like the other answers said.
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Yup,you beat me to it!:)
by mtndewman44 on August 17th, 2009