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
Psychiater and Psychologe can both professionally support people with mental health problems. A Psychiater is also a medical specialist and can treat mental illnesses with medication; a Psychologe has studied psychology and often works in counseling or therapy. Therefore, Psychiater is the better term when medication may be involved.
Wegen seiner starken Beschwerden vereinbarte Paul einen Termin beim Psychiater, der auch Medikamente verschreiben kann.
Because of his severe symptoms, Paul made an appointment with a psychiatrist, who can also prescribe medication.
Wegen seiner starken Beschwerden vereinbarte Paul einen Termin beim Psychologen, um über seine Probleme zu sprechen.
Because of his severe symptoms, Paul made an appointment with a psychologist to talk about his problems.
