What is the difference between

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A psychologist, psychiatrist, and therapist? (Name more if you know any)

I know most of the differences, but I want to know the full answer, please don't answer unless your sure of your answer.

Also: Does anyone here have any mental health issues or OCD that they had treated/or know someone who did? How did it go? What drugs did you use? (I am mentally stable.. just very interested in this field)
 
One can prescribe medication.

The other two can be one in the same depending on the degrees they hold. In many cases psychologists hold a PHD and too are doctors.
 
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A Psychiatrist is an MD, and can prescribe meds.

A Psychologist is a PhD in Psychology, although some institutions grant Doctorates of Psychology,PsD.

therapist is a generic term for anyone who conducts therapy.

In Ontario, if you have an MA in Psychology or Social Work, you may be granted professional status to conduct counselling, but you may not call yourself a Psychologist, you must have a PhD for that. Some of the Community Colleges offer a 2 year diploma in counselling, and you must have a BA or BSc to be considered for that I believe, which also may be recognized by the Association.

However, anyone may open a "counselling office" as long as they dont call themselves or lead people to believe they have professional standing. In some special cases the Association may grant status based on education and experience without having an MA in Psych or Social Work. This is rare though. I know of only one case.

Go to the Canadian Psychological Assoc., the Ontarion Psychological Assoc., and the APA websites for breakdowns and requirements for joining.

OCD is best treated with a combination of bicyclates, tricyclates and Lithium, as well as tranqs in some cases, in conjunction with Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy.
 
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