Psychiatry is a branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental and emotional disorders. Psychology is the science of mind and behavior. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor. Psychologists may work with patients in a variety of therapeutic contexts, but they generally can’t prescribe medication (at least in the U.S.).
We’re not psychiatrists or psychologists, though, so let us know if we’re missing anything.
Examples
The board suspended the doctor from practicing psychiatry and ordered him to take a medical ethics class. [WCTV.tv]
In one remarkable passage, Hillenbrand delves into the psychology of revenge. [Guardian]
The psychiatrist recommended that Solanki, who knew little about SAD at the time of his diagnosis, begin using an antidepressant drug. [Reading Eagle]
But one university psychologist has warned this is wreaking havoc with our self-image and undermining our sense of self-worth. [Daily Mail]
