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A snow day has a way of pausing the busy backdrop of life. For a majority of those around me, winter is something to look forward to, for me not so much, I prefer the long, hot, lazy days of summer. But I find there are a few things I enjoy about winter. One is a snow day or three and watching the little community I live in come to life with laughing and big smiles as youth take to the hills with cardboard and sleds and even younger ones build their first snowman.

Every clinic, hospital, or community health center you walk into will have professionals offering all forms of health care. Many of their titles sound similar and even their goals overlap. However, psychiatrists, psychologists, professional counselors, social workers, and marriage and family therapists each bring a distinct training, philosophy, and role to the care of mental health. It is important to understand the differences between these professionals when seeking help. This is about clarifying roles and not about ranking importance. Many know that they need help but not who does what or when each professional may be most helpful. So let’s look at each mental health provider and what they do.

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