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What’s Is the Difference Between a Psychologist, Psychiatrist and a Therapist?

Question by dacurious1: What’s is the difference between a psychologist, psychiatrist and a therapist?
When seeking treatment, how do u determine which of the above is the better course of action?

Best answer:

Answer by leticia s
I’m not sure but I think the psychologist needs more schooling and can actually prescribe medicine.

I guess it depends on the level of trauma/trouble. Therapist being lowest, psychologist being highest.

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