What's the difference between psychology and psychiatry?

Date May 27, 2011

Which one is the one that’s basically like a counselor? And I know psychiatrist can prescribe medicine and psychologist can’t? But are psychiatrist still able to do jobs like counselling and talking to patients. I really need to know so that I can choose my major and career choice. I want to be able to [...]

Psychiatrist or Pharmacist — Which career path should I follow?

Date May 21, 2011

Since senior year is nearing an end, and college is on my mind, I am wondering whether I should study to be a psychiatrist or pharmacist. Both jobs have their perks. I know the education will not be easy, but vigorous and demanding. I’m hesitant, but I know I can do it. I want to [...]

What are some jobs that deal with women's issues?

Date April 21, 2011

Such as rape, teen runaways, teen prostitues. prostities in general, drug addicts, etc. What are some jobs for this? I’m talking other than counseling, psychology, or psychiatry. If I worked for a non profit organization would I make an income of {content}.00?? Is there bonuses or benefits with non-profit? I really feel helping women in [...]

What are the different types of psychiatrists?

Date March 30, 2011

Psychiatrists, not psychologists. Aren’t there psychiatrists specific for teens/adolescents, then there’s like clinical psychiatrists who work in mental hospitals, etc? I can’t find anything on google …
A list of the different jobs in psychiatry would be perfect. Thanks.
Well the reason i’m asking is because I’m writing a paper on it..

Anyone who is in the criminal justice field, help please!?

Date January 21, 2011

I’m majoring in criminal justice and i’m not sure exactly what jobs are open for me. I would love to work with forensics, sociopaths and psychotics, murderers, sex offenders, or children that have been abused (I guess I might be weird, but these things fascinate me) Right now I work in a psychiatric ward as [...]

WHAT ANNOYS ME ABOUT PSYCHOLOGY?

Date December 18, 2010

In Sociopathy, people think that Sociopath period do not feel. That is wrong. Sociopaths do feel, but they are very sensitive individuals. A sociopath could like you, but the minute you told him or her they sucked at something they would be out to get you. I am a sociopath level 2 and do have [...]

What are the differences between a forensic psychiatrist and a forensic psychologist?

Date November 24, 2010

How do their jobs differ?
I know that psychiatrist are medical doctors and psychologists have a PhD in psychology. It just seems like they both have the same type of job.

Based on this, what should i major in for college?

Date November 15, 2010

I’m going to start this Spring, but i have no idea what i should major in or what sort of jobs i should think about. I was thinking about Social Working and dealing with child protective services with that, but im not sure. I want a job that involves working with law and police departments, [...]

Psychology verses Psychiatry?

Date September 8, 2010

I am a junior college student currently studying psychology as my major, the thing is, many people tell me that psychology is a waste of time and you dont get good jobs with that degree, and told me to choose psychiatry instead of psychology. Now i was thinking about psychology because i knew that by [...]

What do I need to know about Psychotherapy and Psychiatry? (I'm in AS level right now)?

Date August 15, 2010

Hi,
I’m in year 12, taking biology, chemistry, psychology, maths + statistics and critical thinking. (My target grades set by the school are all A’s and one B in the summer)
I have a few questions:
1) What’s the difference between the two? (Content related and what the jobs actually do?)
2) What would be the average salary difference?
3) [...]

Is psychiatry at odds with religion?

Date June 28, 2010

I will first state my story:
I went to my psychiatrist upon fear that I was depressed.
However, this was not the case after a series of interviews.
I told them about how I was having mood swings due to seeing people in distress.
They decided to prescribe me some mood stabilizers and anti psychotic drugs to help.
However, this [...]

How do the careers of doctors compare between the U.K. and the U.S.?

Date April 25, 2010

I’m a medical student in the U.S., but considering moving to London after I’ve completed my training (most likely internal med. or psychiatry). I was just wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction as to the career differences within the two countries (please, no health care politics). I’m looking for [...]

whay kind of jobs work with mental illnesses or disorder?

Date February 16, 2010

im a high school student and i was wondering what kind of jobs work with mental disorders and things of that nature. i like psychiatry but i dont want to have to go through that many years of college

What is the difference between psychology and psychiatry?

Date January 7, 2010

I am 16, but i would like to have a career when im older in these areas. Could you help explain the difference between the two. They sound similar and I always get them confused??
Also, if I was to choose subjects (highschool/elementary) for these jobs what would help me most.
Should I choose chemistry??
Please help, thnks [...]

Career suggestion please?

Date January 5, 2010

can you suggest some jobs for me following my interests.
I love art (I’m in the AP art and one of the teacher’s favorite), animals (zoology), and psychiatry (which, as some don’t realize, is different from the "talk doctor"…psychiatrists treat and diagnose disorders THEY DONT listen to people talk to them about their problems [though those [...]