what is the role of a Clinical Psychologist in attending to a victim of Rape and IPV
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  • The role of a Psychologist is more than that of a Psychiatrist. A Psychologist act initially. Most Rape victims don't want to open up to others. The... Psychologist empowers the victims to open up, stand on their feet mentally. Listens to them carefully, befriend them. Later this Psychologist decides whether that victim needs any further assistance/medication from a Psychiatrist. A Psychiatrist is also a Psychologist. more

  • True, only psychiatrists can write prescriptions. The role of the clinical psychologist is also key as they provide a safe space for the... client/victims to engage in therapy. It is quite beneficial when both psychiatrists and psychologists work hand in hand to treat them. more

  • These victims often face severe emotional, psychological, and physical trauma. The psychologist provides a safe space, clinical expertise, and... therapeutic support to help them process the trauma, building trust, and regain a sense of control over their lives. more

  • Only psychiatrists can write prescriptions not psychologists

  • just medication