For many, life can feel overwhelming, stressful and exhausting. Relationships with friends, spouses, parents and children can change over time, adding to feelings of stress and anxiety. Jobs, careers, education and even traumatic experiences can add to our frustration and fears.
Psychiatrists and therapists provide valuable support to patients. At, Hancock Counseling & Psychiatric Services, the highly-skilled psychiatrists and therapists help each patient grow by providing individual attention and personalized care plans. Each plan is customized to understand and support each patient’s unique needs.
Both psychiatrists and therapists specialize in the treatment, prevention and diagnosis of mental health, emotional and behavioral disorders. For some patients, therapists are an ideal support. For others, psychiatrists provide more appropriate treatments. Often, however, patients work with both professionals to receive experienced and compassionate support. Understanding the difference between a psychiatrist and therapist can help you navigate the best course of care for you and help you take your #FirstStepBack.
什麼是心理醫生？
A psychiatrist is a physician who has completed rigorous training in medical school, including residency requirements and hundreds of hours of on-the-job training. Psychiatrists receive a medical degree as a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) or Medical Doctor (MD). Psychiatrists are also able to write prescriptions for medication.
精神科醫生透過美國精神病學和神經病學委員會 (ABPN) 驗證的認證和維持認證來獲得委員會認證。
什麼是治療師？
A therapist is a trained professional who has received undergraduate and graduate-level training. Therapists receive supervised clinical training, including hundreds of hours of education and support. Specializing in mediation, helping others understand and identify feelings, supporting decision making, and providing guidance for life decisions, therapists provide valuable support to clients.
治療師經常為不同年齡和需求的人提供個人、團體、夫妻或家庭治療課程。
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治療師和精神科醫生共同努力解決患者的需求。透過電子病歷、個人聯繫等方式，專業人員分享訊息，透過共同製定的治療計劃來最好地滿足患者的需求。
有關漢考克諮詢和精神科服務的資訊或查找您附近的精神科醫生或治療師，請訪問 FirstStepBack.org