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Psychiatrist

Psychiatrist refers to a medical doctor (M.D.); a physician with advanced training in treating people with psychological disorders. A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention , diagnosis , and treatment of mental illness . They can prescribe medication, which psychologists cannot do.

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