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Anyone whos attempted to seek help through it knows that it can be confusing AF.
TheNational Alliance on Mental Illnessis a great resource, too.
Degrees:Psychologists hold doctoral degrees, e.g.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in a field of psychology or Doctor of Psychology (PsyD).
Licenses/credentials:Psychologists are licensed by licensure boards in the states where they practice.
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The abbreviations after their names are used to identify their specific training.
Degrees:Clinical social workers are required to hold a masters degree in social work (MSW).
Degrees:Social workers need a bachelors degree.
For this reason, they can prescribe medication.
They can also provide therapy alongside the diagnosis and medical treatment of mental illnesses.
Some are specialized in areas like juvenile psychiatry or substance abuse.
They may or may not require the oversight of a psychiatrist, depending on where they practice.
Psychiatric pharmacists
A psychiatric pharmacist is specialized in psychiatric medications.
In some states, they may even be able to prescribe medications themselves.
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Degrees:Psychiatric pharmacists hold Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degrees and often complete psychiatric pharmacy residency training.
Licenses/credentials:These mental health professionals are licensed by the state in which they practice.
They may also be board-certified by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties.
They can prescribe and monitor psychiatric medications, but will often refer you to a specialist instead.
Licenses/credentials:Physicians are licensed by the states in which they practice.
They will also often refer you to specialized care instead, however.
Licenses/credentials:Nurse practitioners are credentialed in the state in which they practice.
a specific mental health issue or substance abuse.
They are trained to help individuals through recovery.
Licenses/credentials:Certifications vary
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