Should I Be A Psychologist Or A Psychiatrist?

[@King-mk9vi]

Thank you for discussing both career paths, doctor. I’m deciding which route to take, leaning towards psychiatry. I’m more fluent in english so science will be tough. Guess I’ll measure my performance in undergrad and decide from there.

[@goertzpsychiatry9340]

Thank you! I hope things work out well. Peter Goertz

[@reddbendd]

Nurse practitioners do not have to study as many sciences. I would say the pharmacology and physiology classes are easier. I want to do anesthesia in addition to psychiatry so I am getting a PharmD before applying to CRNA school. Psychopharmacology is much easier than anesthesia pharmacology- speaking from experience. That is why the compensation for anesthesia is higher. Hope this is helpful

[@King-mk9vi]

@@reddbendd @goertzpsychiatry9340 Thank you gentlemen. How tough was biology/chemistry? Or maybe a better question, what should I study up on prior to entering undergrad/med school? I don’t have much experience in either sciences but am interested and know that I want to pursue psychiatry. Currently a law enforcement officer and served in the marine corps. I’m 23, any and all tips are appreciated.

[@user-do2dw5vg7k]

​@@goertzpsychiatry9340clinical psychology and psychiatry is so related

[@thebeatles9]

From the research I've done, psychologists generally need an (additional) master's degree in Psychopharmacology, and an internship under a physician. It's pretty obvious that NP/PA/psychology will not have remotely the medical training of a physician, but the question becomes what is the actual minimum needed training for quality care for most bread and butter cases, especially places very rural.

[@nelelo5068]

wow, this clears so many things in my mind thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@goertzpsychiatry9340]

Thank you very much! Peter Goertz

[@BecauseMikaelaSaidSo]

Hi Dr Goertz, I really love your videos. I would love to hear a psychiatrist’s thoughts on what makes for good romantic relationships, and how this interplays with mental wellbeing. Thank you

[@goertzpsychiatry9340]

Thank you Mikaela and thank you for your suggestion!

[@thebeatles9]

Depending on state there are ways to be a counselor with just a Bachelor (or equivalent experience / training). You aren't a "therapist" and can't advertise as such, but I see many folks in my state working at substance use clinics, crisis lines, domestic violence support, and all of them are trained professionals with psychotherapy education and supervision. Obviously it's a very hyperfocused segment for particular problems, rather than say a 'general practicioner' psychologist/psychiatrist

[@goertzpsychiatry9340]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this.

[@FlorBunbury]

Very helpful video, thank you

[@goertzpsychiatry9340]

Thank you very much for your comments!

[@dmrgen]

Hey Peter, these videos you make are all great and touch on interesting questions, thanks

[@goertzpsychiatry9340]

Thank you very much!

[@Letstalk-zx7jx]

Some states are allowing psychologists to prescribe medication. If all 50 states one day allow them to prescribe medicine, will that end psychiatry ?

[@goertzpsychiatry9340]

I don’t think it would end psychiatry, but it likely would change the mental health field in general.

[@emmysrandomcrafts]

Thankyou for these videos, I have been considering this path a bit.

[@goertzpsychiatry9340]

Thank you!

[@marjorieprieto3020]

this was very helpful !

[@goertzpsychiatry9340]

Thank you Marjorie! Peter Goertz

[@GoDsPoWeR71]

Can psychiatrists still do therapy??

[@JaQxox]

I dint psychology and I didn't need a bachelors degree for it. It took 3 years r9 do along with CBT and I did other things to, but I didn't do it in Scotland I did it in London

[@attheranch873]

I’ve never had a psychiatrist that did psychotherapy. They’ve just done med management.

[@GoDsPoWeR71]

Depends.

[@SillyLittleAshTree]

How about a Mace therapist?

[@goertzpsychiatry9340]

Thank you for mentioning Mace therapy. I had never heard of it. Peter Goertz

[@SillyLittleAshTree]

@@goertzpsychiatry9340 You're welcome.

[@caliblue2]

Neither

[@catlolis]

based

[@SewminiUpekka]

Could a psychologist become a psychiatrist ?

[@goertzpsychiatry9340]

Yes.

[@unusualpond]

Imagine thinking “I want to prescribe psychotropic medication“.

[@TheGuardianReflex]

Many many people require such medications to be functional, or ideally, to thrive. Wanting to contribute to the field that improves the effectiveness of using these medications is admirable and gravely needed in many places in the world.

[@persevere6326]

Saw the title and knew the answer without even watching The answer is neither Ignorant field

[@luciar5142]

Hi! I’m thinking about majoring in psychology and potentially psychiatric medicine so I’m just curious- why do you say this? Thank you and have a great day!