Great answer Ayesha! I just want to add up that a forensic psychiatrist has the authority to prescribe drugs while a forensic psychologist does not have that authority.
Forensic Psychology deals with the human behavior related to law. It is a research degree. On the other hand forensic psychiatry is biology degree. It involves evaluation and investigation of mental illnesses in criminals. We can say it focuses on medical aspect of mental health.
Great answer Ayesha! I just want to add up that a forensic psychiatrist has the authority to prescribe drugs while a forensic psychologist does not have that authority.
Forensic Psychology deals with the human behavior related to law. It is a research degree. On the other hand forensic psychiatry is biology degree. It involves evaluation and investigation of mental illnesses in criminals. We can say it focuses on medical aspect of mental health.