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EPISODE · Apr 22, 2026 · 36 MIN

Episode 124 - 'Who's Who in Mental Health'

from Scrambled: The Children‘s Mental Health Podcast · host Chad Douglas & Nikki Shields

Nikki and Chad break down the many types of mental health professionals and what each role actually does. From therapists and counselors to psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers, we explore the differences in training, approach, and scope of practice—especially when it comes to therapy, diagnosis, and medication. Whether you’re seeking support for yourself or helping someone else navigate the system, this episode aims to demystify who’s who in mental health so you can find the right kind of help with more confidence.

Nikki and Chad break down the many types of mental health professionals and what each role actually does. From therapists and counselors to psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers, we explore the differences in training, approach, and scope of practice—especially when it comes to therapy, diagnosis, and medication. Whether you’re seeking support for yourself or helping someone else navigate the system, this episode aims to demystify who’s who in mental health so you can find the right kind of help with more confidence.

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Nikki and Chad break down the many types of mental health professionals and what each role actually does. From therapists and counselors to psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers, we explore the differences in training, approach, and scope...

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