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What is difference in a psychiatrist and a psychologist. Are they both consulted in regards of a long term depression case. Do both treatments work together.
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The work protocol of a psychiatrist and psychologist are a bit different.
In case of long standing important is to find the cause and the nature of the stressor and psycho-educating about ways to cope up with them.
A psychologist would take counselling sessions and work on your cognitive development.
You need to ventilate your emotions and learn to develop mature defence mechanisms to counter depression.
It is a due process and once completed you would feel better.
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Consult Psychiatrist and start with appropriate psychopharmacological intervention.
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wait for medications to take effect. Be patient and learn ways to engage in previously soothing/calming activities.
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Dr. Arjit Gaurav
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dr shabir n dr pathak both r correct.
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Dr. Shabir Ahmad Dar
Addiction Psychiatrist
13 yrs exp
Srinagar
The three main differences between psychiatrists and psychologists are:
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.
For adequte treatment of long term depression ,treatments combined from a psychiatrist and psychologist work best.
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