Simon has a bipolar disorder and requires medication to control his extreme mood swings. Simon's medication will need to be prescribed by which mental health professional?
A) counseling psychologist
B) clinical psychologist
C) psychiatric social worker
D) psychiatrist

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A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specializes in mental health and is licensed to prescribe medication. Since Simon requires medication for his bipolar disorder, he will need to be prescribed medication by a psychiatrist. The other options (counseling psychologist, clinical psychologist, and psychiatric social worker) are not licensed to prescribe medication.

Simon Has a Bipolar Disorder and Requires Medication to Control