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physical conditions.
Some believe that should psychologists everywhere be
given license to prescribe medication, the field should require
intensive medical training. This means the difference
between psychiatrist and psychologist would be less defined.
New Mexico passed legislation to give psychologists license
to prescribe medication mainly for providing medicinal
treatment to rural or low-income residents. This was because
the majority of psychiatrists practice in Santa Fe, and
practitioners in other areas were scarce.
The directive of psychology is to work with brain function
and response to environmental stimulation. Simply
put, in mental illness, the brain was trained to respond to
the environment incorrectly. Psychological treatment involves
exercises to retrain the brain to respond correctly to
environmental stimulation, without physical manipulation.
Other licensed professionals, such as clinical social workers,
professional counselors, psychiatric nurses, and some
psychiatrists may work with psychotherapy. Additionally,
psychologists may refer patients to psychiatrists for the
purpose of incorporating medication with behavioral therapy.
The nature of each field may be an important subject of
consideration when deciding who to consult for therapy. If
a sufferer is inclined to associate his or her OCD to a physical
condition, he or she may prefer a psychiatrist. If, however,
he or she feels that causes involve environmental circumstance,
such as childhood upbringing or emotional
trauma, a psychologist may be the best option.
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