What are the differences among psychologists, social workers and psychiatrists? What are counsellors and life coaches?
Psychologists are educated in psychology, whereas social workers are trained in social work and psychiatrists are trained in medicine. Most psychologists are qualified to assess, diagnose and treat mental disorders. Furthermore, most psychologists have specific training in the use and interpretation of psychological tests. The majority of psychological tests can only be used by psychologists. Some social workers are able to assess, diagnose and treat mental disorders; however, across Canada, the services of social workers are less likely to be covered by extended health insurance companies. It follows that more clients are required to pay for the services of social workers, in private practice, out of their own pocket. Psychiatrists in Canada can provide psychotherapy; however, since they are medical doctors, they tend to specialize in the provision of medicine to treat mental disorders. Psychiatrists are also more likely to work with cases in which mental disorders cause their patient
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