psychologist prescribing guidelines

psychologist prescribing guidelines

Why Psychologists' Prescription Medication Guide Alarms Colleagues

Psychologists' new prescription medication guide alarms colleagues because it intertwines pharmacology with therapy, demands extensive assessment, and reshapes legal liability for mental-health clinicians. In 2023, the American Psychological Association released a comprehensive prescribing protocol that requires a minimum three-session psychological evaluation before any medication can be considered. This shift