The earliest recorded approaches to assess and treat mental distress were a combination of religious, magical, and/or medical perspectives. In the early 19th century, one approach to study mental conditions and … See more

Clinical psychologists engage in a wide range of activities. Some focus solely on research into the assessment, treatment, or cause of See more

An important area of expertise for many clinical psychologists is psychological assessment, and there are indications that as many as 91% of See more

The field of clinical psychology in most countries is strongly regulated by a code of ethics. In the US, professional ethics are largely defined by the APA Code of Conduct, which is … See more

Clinical psychologists study a generalist program in psychology plus postgraduate training and/or clinical placement and supervision. The length of training differs across the world, … See more

Psychotherapy involves a formal relationship between professional and client—usually an individual, couple, family, or small group—that employs a set of procedures … See more

Psychiatry
Although clinical psychologists and psychiatrists can be said to share a same fundamental aim—the alleviation of mental distress—their … See more