Psychologist

Who is a Psychologist?

A Psychologist is a highly-qualified professional who works with individuals, families, and couples. He/she studies, identifies and diagnoses various mental, behavioral, and emotional states and disorders. The Psychologist then develops an appropriate treatment strategy and tracks its effectiveness or results. Moreover, if necessary, he/she collaborates with other specialists and social workers that further help the individual reach the desired goal.

What is the difference between a Psychologist and a Psychiatrist?

A Psychologist is not a doctor but only a professional who is associated with medicine. He/she cannot prescribe medicines without a doctor’s prescription or carry out any highly risky medical procedures. A Psychiatrist, who is a certified doctor, can diagnose mental and emotional conditions, prescribe medicines, and provide complex and serious mental illness therapies.

Common Problems Treated by a Psychologist:

• Anxiety
• Anger management issues
• Depression
• Eating disorders
• Obsessive compulsive disorder
• Personality disorders
• Post-traumatic stress disorder

When to consult a Psychologist?

You should consult a Psychologist when you see the following symptoms:

• Mild to severe stress and anxiety
• Unexplained memory loss
• Depression
• Persistent feelings of anger, worry, fear, or sadness
• Delusions or hallucinations
• Deteriorating relationships with friends and family
• Perpetual demotivation or inability to perform any task/activity/social interaction
• Detrimental habits and addictions, such as alcohol abuse
• Unexplained changes or decreased performance in school, university, or work
• Unusual or unfound phobias

Diseases/conditions usually treated by Psychologist:

• Anxiety
• Anger management issues
• Depression
• Eating disorders
• Obsessive-compulsiveve disorder
• Personality disorders
• Post-traumatic stress disorder