Traditionally involves 3 to 5 sessions per week for several years. ⚖️ Key Differences at a Glance Psychiatry Psychoanalysis Foundation Biology and Medicine Psychology and Philosophy Primary Goal Symptom Relief Character/Personality Change Common Tools Medication, Lab tests Talk, Dream analysis Focus Current brain chemistry Past experiences and the unconscious 🤝 How They Work Together
A therapist or analyst helps the patient process trauma.
They view mental health through a biological lens.
Using the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders).
Interpreting symbols in dreams to find hidden meanings.
You have severe symptoms (hallucinations, deep depression), need medication, or want a medical diagnosis.