I am thinking about going to see a Psychiatrist. Not sure if it's a good idea or not.
This is a doctor  who specializes in psychiatry
Can they prescribe medication because I might need some?
the branch of medicine devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, study, and treatment of mental disorders.
I've been feeling really sad about a lot of things so maybe I should talk with someone. Do I just talk to them about it?
They evaluate patients to determine whether their symptoms are the result of a physical illness
If I just need to talk to someone who I see a therapist instead?
training in a bio-psycho-social approach to assessment and management of mental illness.
As part of the clinical assessment process, psychiatrists may employ a mental status examination; a physical examination; brain imaging such as a computerized tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or positron emission tomography (PET) scan; and blood testing. Psychiatrists prescribe medicine, and may also use psychotherapy, although the vast majority do medical management and refer to a psychologist or other specialized therapist for weekly to bi-
Psychiatrist
A psychiatrist is a physician who specializes in psychiatry, the branch of medicine devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, study, and treatment of mental disorders. Psychiatrists are medical doctors, unlike psychologists, and must evaluate patients to determine whether their symptoms are the result of a physical illness, a combination of physical and mental ailments, or strictly psychiatric. A psychiatrist usually works as the clinical leader of the multi-disciplinary team, which may comprise psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists and nursing staff. Psychiatrists have broad