Title: Can a primary care doctor prescribe medicine for mental health issues or do they have to be a psychiatrist? | Yahoo Answers
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Can a primary care doctor prescribe medicine for mental health issues or do they have to be a psychiatrist?
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Anonymous
Anonymous

Content: That in lies the problem. Too many PC's are writing Psych drugs they know nothing about. Shrinks should be seen if the person has MDD, PTSD, BP and really any major Mental Health issue. How do you think about the answers? You can sign in to vote the answer. dreaming_angel1983
Lv 5
1 decade ago
Yes they can. Unless you have a severe problem they will often try medication before they refer you on to a psychiatrist. Anonymous
5 years ago
Your best bet is to show up IN PERSON at the office. The squeaky wheel gets the oil. It's easy to ignore or avoid a phone call.