Bluebell Health offer a limited number of psychiatrist consults with short waiting lists at some locations for treatment resistant depression. Enquire with our team for more information.
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A psychiatrist is a doctor that specialises in mental health.
They treat conditions such as depression, anxiety, OCD, substance
misuse disorder and other psychological conditions.
Psychiatrists offer a broad range of treatments:
General Medical Care in relation to mental health
Psychological treatments like psychotherapy
Medication treatments
Brain stimulation such as TMS or ECT
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Both psychiatrists and psychologists understand the brain and emotions.The primary difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist, is a psychiatrist will go to medical school and become a medical doctor. They can prescribe medication and other treatments such as TMS or ECT. A psychologist cannot prescribe medication. The primarily focuses on psychological therapy.
Went to medical school and is a doctor
Can prescribe medication
Helps diagnose and set a treatment plan for mental health disorders
Went to university to study psychology
Cannot prescribe medication
Treats mental health disorders with psychotherapy
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