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    Is there any difference between psychology and psychiatry?

    Question #51710. Asked by sreya18. (Oct 15 04 8:18 AM)


    Buck540

    		Psychiatrists can perscribe drugs, psychologists can't.

    Oct 15 04, 8:31 AM
    satguru

    		The biggest differences are the qualifications needed and what they are allowed to do as a result. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor trained in mental illness, so can prescribe medication. A psychologist (chartered) has studied at least 4 years and is qualified in human behaviour, normal and abnormal. Clinical psychologists work with mental illness, and carry out therapy but can't prescribe.

    Oct 15 04, 8:33 AM
    lothruin

    		Yes. Psychology is the scientific study of how the brain works. Psychiatry is a branch of medicine that deals specifically with diagnosing and treating mental disorders. The two have overlapping interests, but are not the same.

    Oct 15 04, 8:33 AM

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