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Which doctors specialize in the diagnoses, treatment and prevention of mental health disorders?
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Psychiatrists and : psychologists. The former also prescribe medications. Psychologists do not.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Therapy vs meds: Speaking very generally, most psychologists hold either a PhD or a PsyD degree (I hold both) and practice psychotherapy. Psychiatrists hold either an MD or a DO degree, and they prescribe psychotropic medications, and generally do not do all that much therapy these days, but years ago psychiatrists would do both.
Answered 2/24/2015
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