Currently, in the United States, who may legally prescribe psychotropic medications to treat psychological disorders?

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In the United States, licensed physicians and specially trained licensed psychologists in the U.S. military, New Mexico, and Louisiana may legally prescribe psychotropic medications to treat psychological disorders. This is known as prescription privileges for psychologists. However, in most other states, only physicians who have received advanced training in psychiatry (i.e. psychiatrists) are legally allowed to prescribe psychotropic medications.

Currently, in the United States, Who May Legally Prescribe Psychotropic