Q What is the difference between Mental Health professionals?
A Mental Health professional is a health care practitioner who offers services for the purpose of improving an individuals Mental Health or to treat mental illness. This covers broad category; includes psychiatrists (D.O. or M.D.), psychiatric nurses (RNMH, RMN, CPN), clinical psychologists (Psy.D or Ph.D.), clinical social workers (MSW or MSSW), Mental Health counselors, professional counselors, pharmacists, as well as many other professionals. These professionals often deal with the same illnesses, disorders, conditions, and issues; however, their scope of practice differs. The most significant difference between Mental Health professionals are the laws regarding required education and training across the various professions