Question by The Misunderstood: What is the difference between a psychiatrist, a psychologist, a shrink, and a therapist?

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A psychiatrist is a doctor who can prescribe medicine to aid mental health, anxiety, and sleep issues and requires the most education to obtain. . A psychologist cannot prescribe medicine like a doctor but can provide counseling in mental and social relationship areas. A shrink is a slang term for both psychologists and psychiatrists. A therapist is anyone who specializes in the recovery of stability of any targeted area of a person – such as speech, learning how to walk after losing a leg, etc.

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