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Overview
For Individuals Many people do not have a clear understanding of what support is available to them from the mental health sector. Broadly speaking, mental health can be considered as a spectrum, covering a wide range of options for help and support. The simplest division is between the two main methodologies of treatment – drug-assisted treatment and psychotherapy (often generically called “talk therapy”). So, who does what and what is best for me? Psychiatrists are qualified and registered medical doctors who specialize in mental disorders. They can prescribe psychotropic drugs to treat more serious cases and cases where physiological causes may be at the root of the presenting issue. Usually, this is combined with psychotherapy by, or in conjunction with, the psychiatrist. Psychologists, psychotherapists, and counselors are also trained in “talk therapy” modalities. There are varying levels of support and practice. Sometimes a diagnosis is required, and psychologists are trained in this to satisfy some external requirements. However, all of these practitioners have one thing in common – the support and treatment of the presenting issues that are affecting you. There are different modalities that are used to help clients overcome certain traits and transient problems that a client perceives are leading to them seeking assistance.
