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Clinical psychologist

A Clinical psychologist (/klɪnɪkəl saɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/) is a professional who specializes in diagnosing and treating mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.

Etymology

The term "clinical" is derived from the Greek word "klinikos", which means "bedside". This refers to the observation and treatment of patients. "Psychologist" comes from the Greek "psyche" meaning "soul" or "mind", and "logos" meaning "study". Thus, a clinical psychologist is one who studies the mind and mental health in a patient-care setting.

Role and Responsibilities

A clinical psychologist typically conducts psychological assessments and provides psychotherapy. They may specialize in certain areas such as child mental health, adult mental health, learning disabilities, emotional disturbances, substance abuse, geriatrics, and health psychology.

Clinical psychologists often work in hospitals, mental health clinics, and private practice. They are trained in a variety of treatment techniques but may specialize in treating certain disorders or working with certain populations. For example, a clinical psychologist might specialize in anxiety disorders, depression, eating disorders, or chronic pain.

Related Terms

Psychotherapy: A general term for treating mental health problems by talking with a psychologist, psychiatrist or other mental health provider.
Psychiatry: The branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): A type of psychotherapeutic treatment that helps patients understand the thoughts and feelings that influence behaviors.
Psychopathology: The study of mental illness or mental distress and the manifestation of behaviors that may be indicative of mental illness or psychological impairment.

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-== Tulle Gras ==
+== Clinical psychologist ==
-'''Tulle Gras''' (pronunciation: /tu:l grɑ:/) is a type of medicated dressing used in wound care. It is a gauze dressing impregnated with a paraffin or petroleum jelly base, which is used to promote healing in wounds and burns.
+A '''Clinical psychologist''' (/klɪnɪkəl saɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/) is a professional who specializes in diagnosing and treating mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
 === Etymology ===
-The term "Tulle Gras" is derived from the French words "tulle", which refers to a type of lightweight, very fine netting, and "gras", which means fat or greasy. This is in reference to the greasy or fatty substance (usually paraffin or petroleum jelly) with which the tulle is impregnated.
-=== Usage ===
+The term "clinical" is derived from the Greek word "klinikos", which means "bedside". This refers to the observation and treatment of patients. "Psychologist" comes from the Greek "psyche" meaning "soul" or "mind", and "logos" meaning "study". Thus, a clinical psychologist is one who studies the mind and mental health in a patient-care setting.
-[[Tulle Gras]] is used in the treatment of a variety of wounds, including [[burns]], [[ulcers]], and [[abrasions]]. It is particularly useful for wounds that are exuding, as the paraffin or petroleum jelly base helps to absorb the exudate and keep the wound moist, promoting healing.
+=== Role and Responsibilities ===
+A [[Clinical psychologist|clinical psychologist]] typically conducts psychological assessments and provides psychotherapy. They may specialize in certain areas such as child mental health, adult mental health, learning disabilities, emotional disturbances, substance abuse, geriatrics, and health psychology.
+Clinical psychologists often work in hospitals, mental health clinics, and private practice. They are trained in a variety of treatment techniques but may specialize in treating certain disorders or working with certain populations. For example, a clinical psychologist might specialize in [[Anxiety disorders|anxiety disorders]], [[Depression|depression]], [[Eating disorders|eating disorders]], or [[Chronic pain|chronic pain]].
 === Related Terms ===
-* [[Wound Care]]: The process of taking care of a wound to promote healing and prevent infection.
-* [[Dressing]]: A sterile pad or compress applied to a wound to promote healing and protect the wound from further harm.
-* [[Paraffin]]: A colorless, tasteless, odorless, slightly water-insoluble, dense substance used in making candles, sealing materials, and medicinal preparations.
-* [[Petroleum Jelly]]: A semi-solid mixture of hydrocarbons, having a melting-point usually ranging from 25 to 30°C, obtained from petroleum and used in medicine and pharmacy chiefly as a protective dressing.
-[[Category:Medical Dictionary]]
+* [[Psychotherapy]]: A general term for treating mental health problems by talking with a psychologist, psychiatrist or other mental health provider.
-[[Category:Wound Care]]
+* [[Psychiatry]]: The branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders.
-[[Category:Medical Dressings]]
+* [[Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)]]: A type of psychotherapeutic treatment that helps patients understand the thoughts and feelings that influence behaviors.
+* [[Psychopathology]]: The study of mental illness or mental distress and the manifestation of behaviors that may be indicative of mental illness or psychological impairment.
+[[Category:Psychology]]
+[[Category:Mental Health]]
+[[Category:Healthcare Occupations]]
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