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Mental health providers: Tips on finding one
What factors should you consider?
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What type of mental health provider do you need?
Psychiatrist
Psychologist
Psychiatric mental health nurses
Physician assistant
Licensed clinical social worker
Licensed professional counselor
Marriage and family therapist
What other issues should you think about?
How can you find a mental health provider?
What should you look for in a mental health provider?
Content
What type of mental health provider do you need?
Psychiatrist
Psychologist
Psychiatric mental health nurses
Physician assistant
Licensed clinical social worker
Licensed professional counselor
Marriage and family therapist
What other issues should you think about?
How can you find a mental health provider?
What should you look for in a mental health provider?
Physician assistant
A physician assistant (P.A.) practices medicine as a primary care provider or works together with a physician. Physician assistants can specialize in psychiatry.
They can identify and treat mental health conditions. They also can counsel on causes, treatments and outlook. A physician assistant can prescribe medicine.
