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What kind of mental health professional can prescribe medications?
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Depends: It depends on the state. All states recognize that Psychiatrists can prescribe. In some states Nurse Practitioners can prescribe and in some states Psychologists who have advanced training can prescribe.
Answered 1/27/2015
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