The fields of psychology and psychiatry are highly integrated. As a former pre-med psychology student, I should know. At the beginning of this semester, I wanted to go into the field of psychiatry, becoming a doctor who prescribes medication to his patients to relieve the symptoms of anxiety and depression, as well as many other disorders such as schizophrenia. and bipolar disorder. . However, about halfway through that semester, I dropped the pre-med option and decided to keep my psychology degree, returning to my original plan of becoming a psychologist. I've been planning to become one since I was a sophomore in high school. Changing my plan didn't sit well with me after all the excitement and fear of becoming a psychiatrist wore off. Despite making $180,000 a year, it wasn't my passion or dream, so I decided to move back. To become a psychologist, you must attend higher education after obtaining a bachelor's degree. Most graduate schools are very competitive and difficult to get into. Many doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) programs only accept four to five applicants per year. However, many for-profit professional schools offer doctor of psychology (Psy.D.) programs that admit up to two hundred doctoral students per year. For this reason, Psy.D. programs are much easier to access. However, all Psy.D. programs are this way. In fact, Baylor only accepted six applicants into its Psy.D. program for the 2012-2013 school year (Baylor University, 2014). Regardless of the similarities between the fields, i.e. mental health fields, there are also differences. As I said above, psychiatrists are doctors who can prescribe medications to...... middle of article......ditions/depression/expert-answers/antidepressant-withdrawal/ faq-20058133Mayo Clinic Staff. (April 27, 2014). Anxiety. Retrieved from Mayo Clinic: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/anxiety/basics/symptoms/con-20026282 Mayo Clinic Staff. (April 27, 2014). Depression (major depressive disorder). Retrieved from Mayo Clinic: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/basics/symptoms/con-20032977McCallie, MS, Blum, CM, & Hood, CJ (2006). Progressive muscle relaxation. Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 51-66.RX List. (April 24, 2014). Klonopin. Retrieved from RX List: http://www.rxlist.com/klonopin-drug/indications-dosage.htmSchiffman, JE (April 24, 2014). Anti-anxiety medications explained. Retrieved from Psychology Today: http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/anxiety-help/201111/anti-anxiety-medications-explained