Who Can Help?
These people, often called providers, are trained to help people with anxiety:
Psychologists have either a master's degree or a doctorate in psychology. Psychologists diagnose and treat mental and emotional illnesses.
Clinical social workers have a master's degree in counseling. They can help individuals and their families with mental health issues such as anxiety, as well as serious illness, disability, and substance abuse. Social workers can also show people how to find the support services they need in the community.
Counselors help people recover from mental and emotional illnesses like depression. They may have a bachelor's and/or a master's degree in psychology, nursing, or rehabilitation.
Psychiatrists are graduates of medical school; they are medical doctors. Psychiatrists diagnose and treat illnesses like anxiety. They can also prescribe medication.
Primary care providers diagnose and treat all general health problems. They can prescribe medication. These doctors have had some training in treating anxiety, and they can refer patients to other professionals who specialize in treating anxiety.
Provider = A professional who can help diagnose and treat anxiety
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