What is considered a mental health worker?

They help someone better understand and cope with thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. They can also offer guidance and help improve a person's ability to achieve life goals. These mental health professionals may also help assess and diagnose mental health conditions.

Psychologists hold a doctoral degree in clinical psychology or other specialties such as counseling or education. They are trained to evaluate a person's mental health using clinical interviews, psychological evaluations, and testing. They can make diagnoses and provide individual and group therapy.

Clinical social workers are trained to evaluate a person's mental health and use therapeutic techniques based on specific training programs. They are also trained in case management and advocacy services.

Psychiatrists are licensed medical doctors who have completed psychiatric training. They can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe and monitor medications and provide therapy. Some have completed additional training in child and adolescent mental health, substance use disorders, or geriatric psychiatry.