There isn't big money in psychiatry like there is in general medicine, so we tend to have fewer psychiatrists to choose from and a harder time finding one that spends the needed time with us.

Psychologists are good at assessing and treating a wide variety of mental illnesses that relate to maladaptive behaviors or thinking errors that cause distress in our lives. It takes a while to change a behavior or a thought process that has been in place for a long time, so patience is vital. In the mental health arena, some view psychologists as being the coordinator of services and may direct you to where you need to go for some specialized treatment.

I have found social workers to be good with knowing what community resource are available, have extensive knowledge on social maladjustment issues, and works well with the family as a unit.