Choosing the Right Mental Health Professional for Medication

Which mental health professional is the best choice for someone with a mental health disorder that requires medication?

psychologist
clinical social worker
psychiatrist
mental health counselor

Answer:

c

Explanation:

Because the other guy said so and I want points

Why mental health care is needed?

• Mental health care reduces the risk of chronic diseases related to stress and anxiety
• Mainly mental health care saves lives while improving the outlook of people who may feel hopeless and lost.

Who is a psychiatrist?

• A psychiatrist is a medical doctor with special training in the diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional illness.
• They understand both physical and mental health conditions and they can prescribe medications, and they spend much of their time with patients on medication management as a course of treatment.
• The best option for a patient having a mental health disorder that requires medication is to approach a psychiatrist.