Kiara has seen a mental health professional for help in treating her depression.She was prescribed an anti-depressant and was told to come back in 3 weeks for a follow-up.What type of mental health professional did Kiara most likely see?
A) a clinical psychologist
B) a counselling psychologist
C) a psychiatrist
D) a clinical neuropsychologist

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A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who is trained to diagnose and treat mental illnesses, and can prescribe medications such as anti-depressants. Seeing a psychiatrist for medication management and follow-up appointments is a common practice in treating depression. A clinical psychologist and counseling psychologist can provide therapy, but cannot prescribe medication. A clinical neuropsychologist specializes in assessing and treating cognitive and behavioral changes that result from neurological illnesses or injuries, and may not be the most appropriate mental health professional for treating depression.

Kiara Has Seen a Mental Health Professional for Help in Treating