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which mental health professional can prescribe medication?
psychiatrist
psychologist
clinical social worker
licensed professional counselor
Psychiatrists are medical doctors (MD or DO) specialized in mental health, including treating with medications. Psychologists, clinical social workers, and licensed professional counselors typically don't have medical prescribing authority (though some psychologists in specific states with additional training might, but psychiatrists are the primary ones with standard prescribing rights).
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A. psychiatrist