The following are examples of professionals who may be of help to you or your family.
Psychiatrist Psychiatrists are medical doctors who specialize in mental and emotional illness.
Because of their medical training, they can treat serious disorders that other mental health professionals cannot. Psychiatrists have an M.D. degree, have completed a residency program in psychiatry, and have an additional 2 years of experience. They also must pass a national exam for board certification. Psychiatrists are the only mental health professionals who can prescribe drugs and provide other kinds of medical therapies. They also are trained in a wide variety of therapies, including individual, family, and group therapies.