### Question
What is the definition of mental health professional?


### Answer
The definition of **mental health professional** is as follows in *10 U.S.C. § 1090a*:

> a psychiatrist or clinical psychologist, a person with a doctorate in clinical social work, or a psychiatric clinical nurse specialist

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 1090a*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 55-MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE**

