Physicians who specialize in mental health and diagnose and treat mental disorders primarily through prescribing medications that influence brain chemistry are called ______________.

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Psychiatrists are medical doctors who specialize in mental health and are able to diagnose and treat mental disorders primarily through prescribing medications that influence brain chemistry. Clinical psychologists typically provide therapy and may not have the ability to prescribe medication. Medical psychologists and biopsychologists are not commonly used terms to describe mental health specialists.

Physicians Who Specialize in Mental Health and Diagnose and Treat