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 mental illness and related conditions. Some … See more

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

Clinical psychologists study a generalist program in psychology plus postgraduate training and/or clinical placement and supervision. The … See more

Psychotherapy involves a formal relationship between professional and client—usually an individual, couple, family, or small … See more

Psychiatry
Although clinical psychologists and psychiatrists can be said to share a same fundamental aim—the alleviation of mental distress—their training, outlook, and methodologies are often quite different. Perhaps the most … See more