Career questions tagged clinical-psychology
What do people in the research area of psychology do?
I'm very heavily leaning towards pursuing a career in psychology, but I'm still exploring options within the field. What would a job in researching/conducting studies in psychology potentially look like?
what should i consider before going into a career in psychology, especially in dealing with mental health?
Salary? Specific difficulties? Pros/cons?
Is psychology a financially secure career choice?
What kinds of careers in psychology, if any, might be more likely to have issues with financial security? Why?
What are the steps to become a psychiatrist after high school?
Right now I think I should to major in neuroscience, and then apply to med school. However Im not sure if thats the best way to go to ensure I get my PHD in psychiatry and then become a Psychiatrist. Honestly I am lost and would love some help going over the process/steps.
How tough is medical school?
How tough is medical school? I’ve been skeptic about going here, not just a price, but how difficult it is. Is it really that difficult? I’m up for any challenge, but I am not good with sleepless nights.
Why did you decide to get into psychology and what kinds of classes did you need to take in college to get the degree?
I was curious on what classes are needed and how long it took.
How far did you go into your degree and was it difficult?
I want to go all way to get my doctorate but I am nervous about the work that comes with it.
What kinds of Psychology majors are there?
I want to go into the forensic aspect of psychology to be involved in criminal investigations but I do want to do what other fields there are.
What are the important points to remember working as a new clinical mental health intern at an inpatient/outpatient hospital unit?
Hi all, I'm a second year grad student in mental health counseling, and first year intern. I was wondering what are the important points to remember working as a new clinical mental health intern at an inpatient/outpatient hospital unit? Do you have any tips that would ease the anxiety of not knowing what to expect?
What is it like to be a psychologist?
I want to know what the mental burden and what a day to day life can look like in this field.
What can I do to set myself up to be better of in my pursuit to be a psychiatrist?
I’m a 10th grader living in Florida which recently banned AP Psychology before I could take it. I took into to psychology last year and wanted to know if there is anything else I could do.
Any advice about becoming a psychiatrist?
Was the subject hard for you or easy? What advice would you give someone that you wish you knew? What are the requirements for a psychologist? Why did you become a psychologist? What tools helped you or you wished you had in order to be successful? What does a normal day look like as a psychologist? What subjects do you have to do in order to be a psychiatrist?
How do people become therapists/counselors/psychologists Are they hired by companies or clinics? How financially comfortable are they typically?
I want to go into counseling or therapy but am worried about not making enough to be financially comfortable/well-off, since therapy isn't a priority for everyone.
What is or was the hardest part of Psychology ?
I really think psychology is interesting and i want to find a career in it, but i feel like it will be too hard.
What are some scholarships or grants that cover room and board?
Are there any scholarships or grants that help cover room and board?
What would you say is your success rate for family therapy? Is there a set approach for every situation to some degree or do you come up with a different tactic for every unique situation?
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What is the most stressful part of being a psychologist?
I'm aware that in the psychology field, you deal with a lot of people's stresses and problems, I'm curious to know what part of it stresses you out the most.
What are some good schools for psychology How would i get into a career in psychology, am I able to choose specialties and how? Why is psychology a good option? Also are there any dangers i should know about that aren’t blatantly obvious? When is the best time to start?
I’m curious to know if this is a good career for me and I would like to explore any measures to find out before committing.
Do any scholarships exist for people looking to get certain degrees?
Like a “psychology major scholarship” and if so what would usually be a way to get it?
What current options are there for me to intern for psychologists and/or psychiatrists in my area.?
As a 16 year old junior still in high school, I am interested in interning for a psychologist or psychiatrist in my area. I want to learn the field more in order to fuel my ambition for my own style of therapy.
What kinds of jobs can you get with a psychology degree that don't require a lot of social interaction?
I don't like people but I want to study psychology
What is the difference between a psychology degree concentrating on addiction versus a degree in social science concentrating on substance abuse ?
I am an adult with a GED looking into going back to school online. Note: this question was asked anonymously by a learner
In Psychology, how do you know which theory or theories are a good foundation?
In Psychology, how do you know which theory should be the basis of your interventions?
How does one decide? PhD or PsyD, that is the question?
How does one decide… concerning a terminal degree in psychology… PhD or PsyD? That is the question 🙋♀️
What should my major and minor be?
I want to go into psychology but I’m not sure what would help me
What is medschool like? What is undergrad like when you are going to go to medschool after?
How are the classes taught? What is expected from me in medschool? Give me a day to day life in detail. These have all been my biggest questions for the past 2 years and I don't ever know who to ask because I have never known or had an opportunity to ask someone who was or is going to be in college for surgery. I'm 17 and im going into my senior year in 3 months, so this is all right around the corner. I am almost certain that I have clinical executive dysfunction. How on earth do I succeed with that?! I'm neurodivergent and have severe ADHD and the unknown is so terrifying when becoming a cardiovascular surgeon is my literal dream since I could read. I am not a great student at all. I was homeschooled until 9th grade, and it was a very laid back type of homeschooling so I didn't have to stick to deadlines or really have any assignments. I just really read books on topics I was interested in. I'm bad a math...like real bad, and I go to a prestigious private school. But it's small and liberal. My school doesn't teach traditional stuff. They teach the type of school work that takes hours to complete one homework assignment and it graded on arbitrary concepts. I'm really good at science but I have never gotten an A in my science class because my science teacher teaches her classes phenomenon based. It's not all memorization. It's a very understanding and lenient environment. I also have a horrible, debilitating dopamine screen addiction that I have been teying to break for 3 years now. But im still struggling. How do I do college and how do I get to where I want to be with all of my issues, and what the hell is college? Thank you for coming to my TED talk.
What kind of internships are available for psychology majors/graduates?
am curious
What is the best way to help patients feel more comfortable opening up??
As someone who's seen a few psychologists growing up, I've noticed how difficult it is for psychologists to be able to help patients if the patients aren't comfortable or don't feel safe enough to want to be helped, or provide enough information to be able to be helped adequately enough
do you have to be great at math and overall really smart to study psychology,?
im really worried that i wont be smart enough to study psychology but i really wanna study it in order to help people in the future and see people getting better because its my dream but sometimes i see some people saying you have to be extremly smart in every subject in school in order to study psychology.
What do I have to do to become a psychologist in the future?
I’m currently in my junior year of high school and I’m taking the AP psychology course and have an A in it. What’s next?