Question

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 disorders, and may also work as individual or group counselors.
C. They diagnose and treat mental disorders by conducting exams, ordering and interpreting tests, and prescribing medications.

Answer 1

The answer to your question is D. Because they are trained medical doctors they can prescribe medications.

Answer 2

The correct answer is C.

Psychiatrists are the only specialists in the field of mental health that can prescribe medications. Psychologists study mental health and some practice psychotherapy, there are many types of therapy. Social workers work with family members of those being treated for mental disorders, they can also work as counselors.