Mental health disorders are complex and require clinical care by a multidisciplinary treatment team. Child and adolescent psychiatrists can prescribe medications, if needed.
Psychiatrists can prescribe medications, if needed.
A psychologist is a specialist in the study of the structure and function of the brain and related behaviors or mental processes. A psychologist may provide psychological evaluation, assessment, testing, and treatment, but may not prescribe medications. A social worker may perform several forms of psychotherapy with the patient and family, as necessary. A psychiatric nurse is Master's-prepared as a clinical specialist in psychiatric mental health nursing. A psychiatric nurse is educationally and clinically trained in psychopathology, individual, group, family therapy, and crisis intervention.