Clinical Psychology and Psychiatrist

Many people confuse clinical psychology with psychiatrist thinking that it is the same thing

When, in reality it is not. Clinical Psychology is the study of the emotional, biological, psychological, social influences, and intellectual abilities (“Society of Clinical Psychology.”). They are trained to diagnose, treat, and study people who are mentally ill. A clinical psychologist usually does four to five years of graduate work, and one year internship under the supervision of a practicing psychologist (Wade, and Tavris pg.10). Research is a major part of their work and they teach as well as supervise, work alone or in a group while conducting such research (“Society of Clinical Psychology.”). When they have an assessment they look at the factors of personal distress, social, work, as well as physical, and mental disorders etc. The Assessment Procedures include an interview, behavioral and administration and interpretation of the tests they do on the individuals (“Society of Clinical Psychology.”). Clinical psychologists treat people with emotional conflicts and personality disturbances by bringing them to group therapy sessions, rehabilitation, and also help them learn others’ approaches to situations whether it’s social or workplace. The purpose of these treatments and sessions is to assist mentally ill patients with their psychiatric problems, help them adapt to situations, and make the road to recovery as smooth as possible. According to Society of Clinical Psychology Clinical Psychologist can work in “variety of setting individual practice, mental health service units, managed healthcare organizations, hospitals, schools, universities, industries, legal systems, medical systems, counseling centers, governmental agencies, ...

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... individually ("1 Clinical Psychology."). Although when getting your PhD the individual will need eighty to one twenty hours of credits, and for someone going for their PsyD they need one twenty to one-thirty hours of credit ("1 Clinical Psychology.").

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