Psychiatrists employed in Spain 2003-2021
The number of psychiatrists in Spain increased by 393 psychiatrists (+7.05 percent) in 2021 in comparison to the previous year. With 5,964 psychiatrists, the number of psychiatrists thereby reached its highest value in the observed period.
A psychiatrist owns a medical doctor's degree, specialized in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental health conditions. Thus, psychiatrists are allowed to prescribe medication which, in many countries, distinguishes them from psychologists/psychotherapists. Psychiatrists can also be trained in specialty areas of psychiatry like neuropsychiatry or child psychiatry.
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A psychiatrist owns a medical doctor's degree, specialized in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental health conditions. Thus, psychiatrists are allowed to prescribe medication which, in many countries, distinguishes them from psychologists/psychotherapists. Psychiatrists can also be trained in specialty areas of psychiatry like neuropsychiatry or child psychiatry.
Find more key insights for the number of psychiatrists in countries like Denmark, Iceland, and Norway.
