It's actually the opposite. Psychiatrists are MDs and can prescribe medication and try to solve things medically, regarding her neural hormones, electrical balance, etc. Psychologists will be there to talk to her and provide comfort, allow her to speak her mind, try and understand how she's feeling and discuss it, etc.
But I agree with Rune Scimmy. Please don't fall for the myth that these professionals will do you bad. It's one of the most frustrating and irresponsible connotations ever created. They will work through the problems with your mom and help her, give her medication if she requires it, and many times provide her experienced support that she may desperately need.
Haha, I don't know how I mixed that up my only excuse was that it was 2 a.m. when I wrote that. But yeah, i've been to the psychologist loads of times for family issues and they try to make it fun for you and make you feel better.
