Difference Between Social Work and Psychology Services
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Diabetes NewsFor a child with diabetes, social workers and psychologists can offer important services that will make diabetes easier to manage and minimize the potential for negative impact on day-to-day life. Do you know how these roles differ, and what each expert can help you with?
A social worker is an expert in navigating the health system and in behavioral health who will help you and your child:
A pediatric psychologist is a doctoral-level expert in psychosocial and behavioral aspects of living with diabetes, child development, family systems, and research-supported behavioral health assessment and treatment who will help patients and families with:
Your child’s doctor may recommend that you or your child meet with a social worker at some point during diabetes care. But if you ever think the support of one or both of these experts would help, don’t be afraid to ask for an appointment! The sooner you recognize and address a challenge, the less likely it is to turn into a bigger issue.