Clinical Differences Between Psychologist and Psychiatrist

As the title states, I'm wondering about any differences there might be between psychiatrists and psychologists as it relates to their respective capacities for clinical work. Are there types of mental illnesses that a psychologist can treat that a psychiatrist can't? I know that psychiatrists receive clinical training during their residency, but I also heard they can't treat certain mental illnesses like phobias for example because their clinical psychotherapy training isn't as extensive... Read more
Source: Student Doctor Network - Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Tags: Psychology [Psy.D. / Ph.D.] Source Type: forums