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  2. Allied health professions - Wikipedia

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    Allied Health Professions are a distinct group of health professionals who apply their expertise to prevent disease transmission, diagnose, treat and rehabilitate people of all ages and all specialties. Together with a range of technical and support staff they may deliver direct patient care, rehabilitation, treatment, diagnostics and health ...

  3. Types of Mental Health Professionals

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    Psychiatrists are specialized doctors who diagnose, treat, and prevent mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders using a combination of psychiatric medicine, physical exams, and lab tests. They ...

  4. List of credentials in psychology - Wikipedia

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    Master of Social Work (MSW) Master of Arts in Professional Counseling (MAPC) Masters of Science in Education (MSEd) Doctoral degrees in psychology. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD): A Doctor of Philosophy degree in psychology prepares the student to conduct independent research and to provide professional services (consultation, assessment, diagnosis ...

  5. Health psychology - Wikipedia

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    Health psychology is the study of psychological and behavioral processes in health, illness, and healthcare. [1] The discipline is concerned with understanding how psychological, behavioral, and cultural factors contribute to physical health and illness. Psychological factors can affect health directly.

  6. Health Psychology: What It Is - WebMD

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    Health psychology is the practice of helping motivate people to make health-conscious decisions like not smoking, eating the right foods, and exercising more to prevent illness. Health psychology ...

  7. Psychiatrist: What They Are, vs. Psychologist, and More

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    neurology. psychology. social science. psychopharmacology (the effects of medications on mood and mental health) Psychiatrists will have one of two medical degrees: doctor of medicine (MD) or ...

  8. Psychiatry, Psychology, Counseling, and Therapy: What to Expect

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    Psychiatrist. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (M.D. or D.O.) who specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating mental illness. A psychiatrist's training starts with four years of medical ...

  9. What Is a Psychologist? - WebMD

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    Psychologists study and help treat people’s cognitive, emotional, and social processes and behaviors. One of their main goals is to evaluate and understand their clients’ thoughts, emotions ...