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How do Psychologists and Psychiatrists differ?

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Psychiatrists are medical doctors, psychologists are not. Psychiatrists prescribe medication, psychologists can't. Psychiatrists diagnose illness, manage treatment and provide a range of therapies for complex and serious mental illness. Psychologists focus on providing psychotherapy (talk therapy) to help patients.

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Psychiatrists prescribe medication, psychologists dont Psychiatrists diagnose illness, manage treatment and provide therapy for complex and serious mental illness.
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