A: A Psychiatrist is a physician (MD) and can prescribe medication as well as providing therapy. A Psychologist is a doctor in philosophy Ph.D. and specializes in psychological testing and therapy.

A: 14 years after high school: 4 years undergraduate college, 4 years medical school, 1 year internship, 3 years adult psychiatry (a requirement) and 2 years of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship.

A: Yes, many parents are very surprised to find out about their children's psychiatric conditions.

A: You must contact your insurance company to confirm and request benefits.

A: When the child or adolescent has significant difficulty functioning or he/she is a danger to self or others.

A: A Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist needs to become a General Psychiatrist first (training 3-4 years after medical school), then train for an additional 2 year period as a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist.

A: Initial evaluations last approximately 1 1/2 hours. Follow up visits can last from 20 minutes to 30 minutes.

A: Testing can last 2-3 hours and therapy should last 45 minutes per session.