MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

• MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

  -          have their respective licensures that regulate the practice of each profession

  -          all tries to understand how the brain works, including emotions, feelings and thoughts
• Psychometrician


  -          psychology major graduates who acquired licensure

  -          primarily in-charge of assessment procedures, which are vital in the ensuring effective treatment of mental health problems
• Psychologist


  -          or clinical

  -          specialized training in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness

  -          they hold a masters or doctorate level qualification in psychology, before acquiring their license

  -          focus on providing psychotherapy (talk therapy) to help patients
• Psychiatrist


  -          are medical doctors

  -          diagnose illness, manage treatment and provide a range of therapies for complex and serious mental illness

  -          prescribe medication that psychologists can't
• Counselor


  -          mental health professional who has a master's degree (MA) in psychology, counseling, or a related field

  -          have received training similar to clinical psychologists but with emphasis on helping people cope with more normal life problems