Psychiatrists may treat patients using psychotherapy. This is a process where the psychiatrist and patient meet regularly to discuss problems. There are many forms of psychotherapy. Patients may have individual, family, or group therapy sessions. Psychiatrists may specialize in child or adolescent psychiatry.
Some psychiatrists specialize in therapies such as treatment of alcohol and chemical dependencies.
Unlike psychologists, psychiatrists can prescribe medication for their patients. Psychiatrists is a specialty of Physicians. For more information, see the Physicians occupation. Psychiatrists is in the Health Services Career Cluster. Work Setting Psychiatrists may work as much as 60 hours a week.