please be careful, like someone already noticed in africa the different countries have different rules and regulations.

you are in canada so who is able to diagnose and prescribe medicaitons may be different than for example the USA.

Here in the USA for certain mental disorders only a psychiatrist can diagnose. kind of like you wouldnt go to a kidney doctor to get diagnosed for a stubbed toe. a general practice medical doctor can diagnose stubbed toes but they cant diagnose kidney specific kidney diseases so they send you to a nephrologist (kidney specialist).

for mental disorders a medical doctor can diagnose things like depression and ADHD but for more serious mental conditions here in the USA you are referred to a psychiatrist that does more indepth diagnostic testing of mental disorders. The same with psychologists here in america. there are some mental disorders they are able to diagnose but then for others that may require more indepth diagnostic testing you are referred to a psychiatrist that works with that disorder being considered.

Medications here in the USA psychiatrists and medical doctors are equally qualified and licensed to dispense the same medications. Though some medical doctors prefer not to prescribe medications for mental disorders so they refer you to a psychiatrist for that.

to find out what the rules and regulations for your state and county contact a mental health agency in your area. they can also tell you where you need to go for diagnostic testing and prescriptions for mental disorders based on your individual symptoms history and needs.