Discover the differences between the treatments that psychologists, counsellors and psychiatrists offer, and find out what treatment options you may have with Adelphi Psych Medicine Clinic.
Training for Psychiatrists
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor for the mind. Psychiatrists in Singapore go through extensive training, including multiple years in medical school and post-graduate clinical residency. In total, they are usually in training for about 11-13 years before they can even begin to practice psychiatry on their own. A psychiatrist in Singapore must have a Master’s Degree in Medicine (Psychiatry) and a Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine or a Bachelor’s Degree in Surgery (M.B.B.S.). Psychiatrist are regulated under the Singapore Ministry of Health.
Treatments and Therapies Used by a Psychologist
A psychologist is primarily focused on the science of human behaviour and the underlying motives for that behaviour. If you visit a psychologist or psychotherapist at Adelphi Psych Medicine Clinic, he or she will probably delve into the experiences, traumas, beliefs, or emotions that are the root of your expressed mental issues. Through therapy and counselling, the psychologist will help you unpack those root causes and learn techniques for coping with emotions and behaviours that stem from them.
The Right Mix of Therapy and Medication
It may take some time to identify the most appropriate course of treatment for you because each person has unique life experiences. Our team of psychiatrists, psychologists, and counsellors at Adelphi Psych Medicine Clinic have years of experience and results of patients’ success with treatment. Although each of our counsellors, psychotherapists, and psychiatrist has areas of specialty, we as a clinic believe in looking at mental health from a holistic perspective to achieve good therapeutic outcome.
