The Difference Between Psychiatrists and Psychologists

On Google given by www.efpa.be "Although there are differences in the two fields, psychiatrists and psychologists often work together of the treatment of patients. A psychologist is not able to write prescriptions, but may recommend a patient be seen by a fellow psychiatrist in order to receive medications. Psychiatrists often refer patients to fellow psychotherapists and psychologist to receive counseling and/or mental health therapy. A psychiatrist is concerned with the patients well-being, however their focus is primarily towards disorders such as chemical imbalance, whereas a psychologists primary focus is on the patients thoughts, feelings and general mental health."