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Psychologist Or Psychiatrist

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Bek

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Psychologist Or Psychiatrist Posted: 11-29-06 22:24pm


Which one should I see for my anxiety?

delancey

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Posted: 12-04-06 14:42pm


Probably both, but psychiatrists are more centered on medication and diagnosis, and clinical psychologists are more involved in the psychological treatments such as cognitive behaviour therapy. Hope this helps.

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