psychiatrist
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psychiatrist
A medical specialist in psychiatry who diagnoses, treats, and researches mental illnesses. Unlike a psychologist, a psychiatrist is also allowed to prescribe medication.
Nach der Diagnose verschrieb der Psychiater ihm ein Antidepressivum.
After the diagnosis, the psychiatrist prescribed him an antidepressant.
The word 'Psychiater' (psychiatrist) belongs to the word family of 'die Psychiatrie' (psychiatry). Psychiatry is the medical specialty in which a psychiatrist works.
Er ist in der Psychiatrie eines großen Krankenhauses tätig.
He works in the psychiatry department of a large hospital.
When going to a psychiatrist, you use the preposition 'zu' ('zum Psychiater gehen' — to go to the psychiatrist). When you are there or have an appointment there, you use 'bei' ('beim Psychiater sein' — to be at the psychiatrist's).
Sie hat sich entschieden, zu einem Psychiater zu gehen.
She decided to go to a psychiatrist.
A psychiatrist performs typical medical actions. They 'stellen eine Diagnose' (make a diagnosis), 'behandeln' (treat) patients, or 'verschreiben' (prescribe) medication.
Der Psychiater behandelte ihre Angststörung mit einer Kombination aus Therapie und Medikamenten.
The psychiatrist treated her anxiety disorder with a combination of therapy and medication.
psychologist
'der Psychiater' and 'der Psychologe' both have to do with the psyche and human behavior. The important difference is their training and work: a psychiatrist is a doctor for mental illnesses and is allowed to prescribe medication. A psychologist has studied psychology and works, for example, in counseling, research, or therapy, but is not allowed to prescribe medication. The words are often confused because both can help with mental health problems. When it is about medical treatment and medication, 'Psychiater' is correct. When it is about psychological counseling or behavior, 'Psychologe' often fits.
Der Psychiater hat dem Patienten nach dem Gespräch ein Medikament verschrieben.
After the conversation, the psychiatrist prescribed the patient medication.
Im Gespräch hat der Psychologe erklärt, wie Stress das Verhalten beeinflussen kann.
During the conversation, the psychologist explained how stress can affect behavior.