What do psychiatrists do as opposed to psychologists?
Psychiatrists are medical doctors, and mostly write prescriptions and conduct medication monitoring. Rarely do they provide psychotherapy. Psychologists are Ph.D.s, and mostly conduct psychotherapy. In two states (i.e., NM, LA), psychologists with the pre-requisite training can now legally prescribe psychotropic medications. Both psychiatrists and psychologists are highly trained mental health professionals, and are important contributors to any treatment team.
