The Key Difference Between Psychiatry and Psychotherapy: What You Should Know
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The key difference is that Psychiatry is a medical specialty focused on the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness using a biological and medical approach, while Psychotherapy (Talk Therapy) focuses on emotional, behavioral, and psychological growth. Psychiatrists are medical doctors (MD/DO) who can prescribe medication; Psychotherapists (LCSW, PhD, etc.) cannot prescribe medication, but provide specific...