Difference between Psychologist and Psychitrist

[Tom]

Dear all

What is the difference between the two?

Psychitrist and Psychologist

Thanks in advance

Tom

[Conchita]

A psychiatrist (note the correct spelling) is a person who studies and treats mental disease. Psychiatrists are doctors.

A psychologist is someone who studies the human mind and human emotions and behaviour, and how different situations have an effect on them.