Many people consider a psychologist and psychiatrist at the same pace, although the number of people who know the difference well is also not less. Well, if you are among those who keep both of them on the same thinking and hesitate to go for any psychological consulting ( konsultasi psikologi, which is the term in Indonesian), then you must read this blog to understand the difference.
Misconceptions Among The People
The misconceptions among the people regarding psychologists and psychiatrists cannot be counted or noted. This is because these misconceptions, rather than reducing keep on increasing with time making it more difficult to delete from the mind. According to various research and survey have done recently, some of the prominent misconceptions can be listed as:
- Fear Of Society.
- Difficulty In Maintaining The Processes Of Treatment.
- Costly Charges.
- Losing The Image In Front Of The Known People.
- Psychological Illness Can Be Neglected.
- It Is Worthless To Consult A Psychologist.
As said, all these are mere misconceptions and if you are the one who is suffering from any psychological problem, then you must try to consult a psychologist as soon as possible.
People from any age group can suffer from psychological problems such as inability to handle excessive work or academic pressure, peer pressure, tension, and stress, health problems, etc. Psychological illness can be converted into major mental issues if not treated on time. This is because, with time, this psychological problem starts hampering one’s productivity and keeps him/her under pressure that slowly goes up to the mind and thereby causes severe mental problems. So, let’s discuss the major distinctions between a psychologist and a psychiatrist.
Psychologist Vs. Psychiatrist
A psychiatrist is an advanced version of a psychologist. That means when ordinary psychological problems go major, then there comes the need for a psychiatrist. Psychologists examine the patients’ situations through talk therapy. Psychological problems often occur due to the inability to burst out emotions before others. The patients keep all their sorrows and happiness inside them and this slowly impacts their ability to think about other important things. That is why a psychologist, with his/her years of experience, tries to find out the reason for the psychological problem and thereby comes up with a solution. On the other hand, a psychiatrist helps in curing mental issues like when a person goes out of his/her mind and unable to think like others.
That is why if you see anyone who is going in a depressive situation out of different factors of life or you are going through such situations then you must go for psychological consulting without any hesitation.
