What mental health specialist is an M.D. who can prescribe medications?

Answer 1

That really is quite a loaded question, as there are actually three... depending upon the state in which you live.

The first and most common is the psychiatrist. This individual is a medical Doctor Who diagnoses and treats mental disorders primarily with psychotropic medications.

The second most widely recognized is a psychiatric nurse practitioner. This individual is a registered nurse with a master degree in nursing and advanced training in the assessment and treatment of mental illness. In most states, an NP can prescribe medications.

The third and least commonly encountered is a prescribing psychologist. A psychologist as an individual with a doctorate in psychology who has been licensed by a state. To be eligible to prescribe medications he or she has to complete a variety of requirements, usually including a master degree in psychopharmacology and an internship of 100+ cases supervised by a psychiatrist. It's important to note that as of right now, most states do not license prescribing psychologists.

Answer 2

A psychiatrist is a physician who treats mental disorders. Physicians are licensed to prescribe medications. There are other specialists who are not physicians who also prescribe medications for the treatment of mental disorders.

Answer 3

Who, what type of theripst, can prescribe psychotropic meds

Answer 4

A psychologist or a psychtriatist depending on there degree the one with the A as doctor's medical degree

Answer 5

A psychiatrist can prescribe medications. A psychologist can counsel but can't prescribe any sort of medication.

Answer 6

• psychiatrist
• psychopharmacologist