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Summer415 views

What does it take to double major?

Hi, I am currently a sophomore high school student that is also minoring in psychology and will be earning my associates in 2025-2026. I am looking to double major in psychology and sociology. I'm not the greatest in statistics or maths so I am comprehending whether or not I should double major in psychology or just stick with sociology. Starting my associates has shined a light on how demanding (time-wise) college coursework can be. I deal with mental health problems like Bipolar disorder, and other issues that make it hard to stay on track sometimes, and can easily lead to burnout. When it comes to work, I always have the habit of prioritizing work first, and then my mental health (this has been something I've been working on recently). With a double major, I understand that I will possibly have less time to do certain things, like working, which would put me into a deep hole of financial instability. And there is the possibility of my mind and body giving out. If I do decide to double major, is there anything I can do to lessen the rate of these risks? If you have double majored, can you tell me a bit how you schedule things like working, and time for yourself?

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Summer494 views

I have really good internship offers for the medical field, but Im really only interested in the Mental Health field, does anyone have any recommendations to what I should do?

Hi, Currently I am a highschool student who is also minoring in psychology at community college and plans to double major in psychology and sociology, then earn a masters in social work, recently I was presented the opportunity to be inscribed with the Congress of Future Medical Leaders Award of Excellence, which is a two day national academy of future physicians congress meeting that will also allow me to be featured on local TV stations and newspapers. The problem being that I'm not interested in the medical field as a future career path. If I were able to pass this over to someone else, I would but I can't. This would be a really big opportunity to put myself out there, and it would look really good on college applications, and on my academic profile, but it doesn't have anything that I inherently want for my future career path, and it also might look weird on my college applications.

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Jacob159 views

How understanding do you think you must be when you are talking with your patients, and trying to help them?

I'm in 8th grade, and I would like to know how understanding you have to be in this job field of a psychologist.

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Bella459 views

What should I do to work in law and psychology?

I have seen both. Criminal and forensic. Psychology what’s better to work with people

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Emily326 views

How do you help your mental health with a high stress job?

I am a sophomore in highschool and would like to know what is going to be my lifetime career!

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Ashley290 views

What do I need in order to become a psychiatrist??

I am currently a sophomore at Early College Highschool in Tyler Tx. I am majoring in general studies and want to become a psychiatrist once I graduate. But, I have no idea what I need to do in order to become what I want. Please help.

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Amber654 views

What is something that you realized while being a Psychiatrist in college?

What are somethings that you know about someone who is in the Psychiatrist feild of work? What are they doing now? How much money are they making if you know? How many jobs did they work while in college?

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Italy410 views

What should be my steps heading to be a Child Psychiatrist?

For context, I am an upcoming freshman in college. I’ve chosen the major Psychology (BS)

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How did you get started on your job journey?

8th grade, I’m looking to go into psychology. Note: this question was asked anonymously by a student

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Heaven334 views

What are the drawbacks of being a Psychiatrist?

I'm looking into becoming a Psychiatrist and was wondering what the drawbacks are.

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Heaven330 views

What are the first steps to becoming a psychiatrist?

I'm looking into becoming a psychiatrist and was wondering what steps I should take.

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sophie462 views

What do you need to major in to become a psychiatrist?

I've wanted to become a psychiatrist for a while now but I don't know how I would start. Would it be something like premed?

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Elayne383 views

Why am i like this ?

How do you stay on task and not give up on thing you really want but can not all ways do because you are mentally i’ll and won’t talk to nobody about your problems that’s all though

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Summer286 views

What are some good clubs to join if you are a aspiring therapist (major in sociology)?

I am currently a sophomore in high school (private) that does not offer a lot for the studies I want to pursue. I am hoping to join clubs outside of my school (tri-state area) that focus around sociology, can anyone suggest any clubs for me to join?

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Jayleen250 views

What are the negative effects of being a psychiatrist?

Are there any things that some people may regret after becoming a psychiatrist?

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Amelia316 views

What made you want to be a part of the medical community??

What sparked your interest in your specific field?

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Jade296 views

Anyone who has gone to college to become a caseworker/health specialist, or to the military, what were your experiences, and would you recommend it ?

I'm a student researching career plans.

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What does it take to become a therapist or psychiatrist? How many years of school? What is the difference between the two fields of study? What classes should I take?

I’m wanting to go into the field of psychology, but I’m not sure which career would fit me best. Being a therapist or a psychiatrist peaked my interest the most.

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kimberly373 views

how can music & video games impact one's mental health?

as a 16 year old highschool student, music & video games is a big part of my life. adults always say it’s a distraction or not a big deal/thing but it reality, it really means a lot & i just wish my mom understood.

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What should I do if I am a psychologist and my patient starts having a medical emergency or admits to murder?

I am just asking because I am hoping to be a psychologist or some type of counseling job that helps people without being really in the medical field, besides that I just want some tips and suggestions if that happens.

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Elaina271 views

Do psychologists ever work with teams?

If you are a psychologist NOT in counseling, do you ever work in teams with other psychologists? If not do you work with other teams of people in general?

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Sophie160 views

How many years of schooling does it take to become a sports psychologist?

I want to be a sports psychologists or do any form of psychology.

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Milan229 views

What does a regular/average work day?

When you're a psychologist you help people with their mental health. How do you know when you've helped someone too much or you're just doing your job? I feel like the mental toll from being a psychologist would affect your own mental health greatly and I want to know how to balance the job and just being too nice. I'm in high school and this is one of the jobs I really want to do because I'm a very emotional person and I know what it's like to struggle with mental health.

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Milan229 views

How do you decide between two jobs which are complete opposites?

I'm very into photography and the thrill of taking pictures but; I also am very into helping people mentally because I know it's hard to get support. I'm very good at photography and I'm currently doing it in school, I'm in high school. I'm also a very emotional person and I've always struggled mentally so I've always wanted to give everyone the mental support I've never gotten.

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Daizee249 views

What is the most difficult skill of being a therapist?

Hi i'm a freshman and I am interested in becoming a therapist.

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Miranda155 views

How would I get a job to be a psych technician?

Hello I am a student wonder how would I get a job as a psych technician. I am very curious to find out how I could get a job in that career.

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Miranda178 views

What education do I need to be a psych technician ?

Hi I’m a student in Arizona and I am wondering what education I would need to be a psych technician. I find it really interesting and wanting to know what schooling I need to be a psych technician.

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What is the hardest part about being a mental health therapist ?

hi, i am a jr high student from crane middle school and i have some questions for a therapist. what is the hardest part about being a mental health therapist? i also would like to know if i would choose my clients or would they give them to me.

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Caelum191 views

I have a few mental illnesses can I be a psychiatrist or psychologist?

I have a few mental illnesses and there's more I'm not diagnosed with. Can I become a psychiatrist or a psychologist, it's something I'm really interested in.

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Adilay259 views

How does a psychologist compare and contrast to a psychiatrist?

I do know the education requirements and salaries are different, but what about the actual tasks? Can they both diagnose mental disorders or is that only the job of one? Can psychiatrists offer talk therapy in addition to medication, or do they just prescribe the meds? Which would be more direct in helping people through their mental illnesses?

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