Re: Psychiatrist or Psychologist

Posted by sarita0001 on December 5, 2003, at 19:41:31

In reply to Psychiatrist or Psychologist, posted by Kinny on December 5, 2003, at 17:52:56

Hi,
A psychiatrist usually makes a diagnosis in one visit- which I don't particularly agree with because they hardly know the person and the circumstances that produced the symptoms(depression, anxiety, etc). Most psychiatrists strictly use a medical model and go by symptoms then treat the symptoms with medication.
I would take your son to a psychologist or social worker first and after one or more visits can evaluate him to see if he does indeed need to see a psychiatrist. A psychologist or social worker will pay more attention to what produced the symptoms instead or simply treating the symptoms with medication. Sometimes counseling and medication are needed together. It also depends on what your son wants to do too.
Good luck,
Sara

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