What is the difference between a Clinical Psychologist and a Psychiatrist?

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Nishtha Chatterjee | Contributor-Level 10

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A Clinical Psychologist is trained to do therapy and assess mental health. They can use psychological methods like CBT, counselling, and behavioural therapy to treat emotional and psychological disorders - they cannot prescribe medicines.

A Psychiatrist is a medical practitioner (MBBS + MD Psychiatry

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