Both of these are different from psychiatrists, who are medical doctors specialising in mental health. All three categories of mental health professionals in India, however, frequently encounter similar issues not just in their offices but in the personal sphere as well. ― Be conscious of when you are interfering in a psychologist’s professional intervention with your child or another relative. It is not to place blame or deride those who do not know the ‘rules’ of engagement with a mental health professional. People are coming more comfortable with acknowledging their emotional wellbeing and mental health needs.

Source: Huffington Post May 24, 2020 04:52 UTC