Difference between Psychology and Psychiatry
Psychologists are trained to help you with your mental health issues by behavioural modifications and giving insights to your behaviour, by listening and talking about your issues. They don’t prescribe medicine.
Some of the branches of Psychology are,
- Sports Psychology
- Industrial Organisational Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Cross-Cultural Psychology
- Forensic Psychology
Psychiatrist are Medical Doctors who diagnose Mental Health conditions and prescribe medicines along with counseling.
Some of the branches of Psychiatry are,
- Addiction Psychiatry
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Forensic Psychiatry
- Liaison Psychiatry
- Geriatric Psychiatry
-Do you think you have a mental health issue ?
-Does your family or friend thinks that you have a mental health condition or they advise you to meet a counselor ?
-Do you feel depressed or suicidal ?
Whom would you consult ?
If either one of them, Psychologist or Psychiatrist is available depending on your convenience, then you must go and consult and they would guide you accordingly depending on your present condition.
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