Psychiatrists are medical doctors specializing in mental disorders. Psychiatrists can prescribe medications and perform physical exams. Psychologists cannot prescribe medications except in specific states. Psychiatrists use DSM-5, psychologists rely on standardized tests
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Psychiatrists specialize in mental health evaluation and treatment. They assess patients' symptoms and work with multidisciplinary teams. Use various diagnostic tools including mental status and brain imaging. Employ pharmacologic, psychotherapeutic, and interventional approaches