Psychiatrist
Mental health professionals help with the personal and emotional side of living with diabetes. A social worker must have a master's degree in social work (MSW) as well as training in individual, group, and family therapy. LCSW stands for licensed clinical social worker. This means the social worker has passed a state exam.
Social workers may be able to help you find resources to help with your medical or financial needs and should hold a master's degree in social work (MSW), as well as have training in individual, group, and family therapy. Some social workers may even be able to help you cope with many concerns related to diabetes, including problems within the family and coping with workplace situations.
A clinical psychologist who works directly with patients can have a master's or doctoral degree in psychology and is trained in individual, group, and family psychology. A few sessions with a psychologist might help during a time of special stress. On a long-term basis, a psychologist might help work on more lasting problems.
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can prescribe medication to treat physical causes for emotional problems. Psychiatrists also provide counseling.
Social workers may be able to help you find resources to help with your medical or financial needs and should hold a master's degree in social work (MSW), as well as have training in individual, group, and family therapy. Some social workers may even be able to help you cope with many concerns related to diabetes, including problems within the family and coping with workplace situations.
A clinical psychologist who works directly with patients can have a master's or doctoral degree in psychology and is trained in individual, group, and family psychology. A few sessions with a psychologist might help during a time of special stress. On a long-term basis, a psychologist might help work on more lasting problems.
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can prescribe medication to treat physical causes for emotional problems. Psychiatrists also provide counseling.
Information provided by the American Diabetes Association website
