Differences among Three Groups of Mental Health Professionals

The differences between a Psychiatrist, Clinical Psychologist, and a Social Worker are as follows: A Psychiatrist is concerned with the study and treatment of mental disorders, Clinical Psychologists are concerned with the application of psychological science for the assessment and treatment of mental disorders, and Social Workers are concerned with helping people reach an effective level of psychosocial functioning.
The psychiatrist will typically attend medical school for 4 years, and then go on to specialize in abnormal behaviors for another 4 years. …