What is the role of a neurologist among mental health professionals?

a therapist who manipulates the spine to ease neural pain

a physician who treats physical disorders of the nervous system

a physician who diagnoses and treats mental disorders

a social worker who specializes in treating nervous breakdowns

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A neurologist is primarily a physician who treats physical disorders of the nervous system. They focus on diagnosing and managing conditions related to the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, which can have both physical and cognitive components. While they may address issues that affect mental health, such as neurological disorders that impact mood or cognitive function, they do not specialize in diagnosing or treating mental disorders in the same way that psychiatrists or psychologists do.