Rather than cost alone , cost effectiveness should be reviewed. Without specialist consultation you can think of the productive time lost due to mental illness. Also psychiatric management is not just about medication , in certain cases combined approach of medicine and therapy is useful , in which psychiatrist are specialised.

No psychiatrists are not costly.they are many on practo who can be reached at optimal price General physician may not diagnose properly and you will end up worsening your symptoms

Psychiatrists don't cost u much Visit a psychiatrist