Career questions tagged mental-health
What do you need to have a successful career inn psychology
I am a sophomore in college and it is my first year majoring in psychology and I hear the in psychology you don't get job opportunities after graduating. I am interested in psychology because it help me help people and its a career I have been thinking about because of my child development classes in high school in which I had to take psychology. I am thinking about clinical psychology to be a therapist or a psychologist or psychiatrist I also am thinking about social work or public health or communication and I just would want to know the next steps or what advice is there to help ensure a post graduate job and intern opportunities.
How do you balance focusing on your studies and work with global awareness ?
With all that's been going on in the world and the US, I've been very stressed about the future and what I can do to help people, but it's been negatively impacting my studies and mental health to think about that so frequently. I've not done any proper 'adulting' yet, but I can only imagine that strain will get worse when I need to support myself. I don't want to block out the world because that doesn't help anything get better, but I don't know what to prioritize and when.
What advice would you give to an aspiring alternative medicine mental health practitioner that is planning on opening their own practice upon graduation in the next couple of years?
What advice would you give to an aspiring alternative medicine mental health practitioner that is planning on opening their own practice upon graduation in the next couple of years?
How do we shift the world of psychology, by having psychologist share their own personal testimony of mental health with patients to remove the stigma of talking about mental health problems ?
I am currently a high school senior, who is attending University of North Carolina Charlotte, double majoring in Psychology and Vocal Music Performance. I would to like to know more about eliminating stigmas of mental health.
How did this career path improve your mental health? #Spring25
I am currently a senior in highschool who is interested in being a therapist. While the field is intended to help other people, I wonder how it can improve your own personal mental health.
What are some things you wish you knew or would have done in graduate school?
What are some things you wish you knew or would have done when in graduate school (specifically mental health counseling degrees)? I am about to enter a graduate program for mental health counseling and I am stressed about everything that is to come (financial aid, loan repayment, managing time between school or personal life, etc). I eventually want to become an animal-assisted therapist focusing on work with veterans. Any recommendations or tips would be helpful! #Spring25
Is there a significant difference between going against the system and changing the system?
There so much going on in the world, and people feel as though their voices are not heard. It's important to know how we can enact change that's fair and equal for all.
How do I develop professionalism in counselling? #Spring25
Provide habits I can start practicing.
What makes you feel motivated to keep moving forward even when you are in your lowest in your life?
I live a life where everything is a bit harder due to me having guarantee undiagnosed ADHD. I push myself everyday because I know I am worth something and I don't want to stop myself when I have everything in my hands. I have been doubted by so many people where it started to get to me, then I remind myself of where I am today and push myself to the limit where I thought wasn't possible. I want to live a happy life where I consider it happy and fulfilled. I am happy of where I am today, and want to thank everyone who has supported me through my journey.
How do I continue into college when I feel so exhausted after high school? Does senioritis reset, or will I feel as drained in college?
I'm about to graduate as a senior out of high school, from Sato Academy of Math and Science in Long Beach, California, and I feel like it's drained me. Will the summertime be a time for rejuvenation? Does the senioritis wear off in time for my freshman year of college? Or will I feel just as exhausted?
What were some of the deciding factors between selecting a PhD in Clinical Psychology versus a PsyD in Clinical Psychology, vice versa?
I currently have a bachelor's degree in psychology, and will be attending a graduate program in the Fall to obtain my masters in psychological research. I have juggled the ideas of both a PsyD and PhD, and wanted to know if anyone else has had this same debate and what were some factors that made you lean towards one degree versus the other. #Spring25
How can I work towards my own psychiatry practice? Is it a good career goal?
I am an undergraduate psychology student and I want to become a psychiatrist. How realistic is it to work towards establishing my own practice, and what would that process look like? I am also curious if I would be able to have a psychiatry practice, and research neuroscience. I have big dreams. I want to write books, and have my own clinical practice, and have a family, and travel, but I don't know if all my ambitions are achievable. Is there anyone who has been able to have a career like this as well as having a thriving personal and family life?
#Spring25 What should I do to get a great career that I am Passionate About. How should I go about it? Why is this the best strategy?
I am 17 years old. I was born and Raised in Houston Texas a Big City with lots of life pleasures as well as challenges. I am now currently a senior in high school. This year I attend high school and will be graduating in May 2025. I've only attended this high school for 2 years and out of those two years I have played volleyball my junior year and soccer my senior year. Freshman and sophomore year I was mostly books and got a lot of high school work done. I plan on attending Houston Christian University in the Fall of 2025. I have a dream to study psychology for adolescents and children. In the field of psychology there is not much you can do with just a Masters, so I will be further my education by receiving a Doctorate Degree. Going into the field of Psychology has been a big dream for me since I was in elementary school. At the time I was not aware of what the profession was I just knew this is what I wanted to do. The Fast movement of the city life can cause life to be challenging and overwhelming at times, which can cause life decisions to be tricky. At first, I just wanted to understand the thoughts and behavior of a human being and why we make unwise decisions in life. As I got older and faced my own mental challenges my passion for human behavior and thoughts grew larger. I began to understand the need for mental health and the demand for people needing help.
How often does a clinical psychologist do psychotherapy compared to assessements of mental health disorders? Does it depend on the job? #Spring25
I am an incoming freshman to James Madison University and would like to know early on what to expect after graduate school. Any help is appreciated!
What made you believe it wasn’t too late to start over?
For those who have hit 'reset' on life in their late 20s or beyond (whether by tackling mental health, going back to school, or changing careers) what was the moment or mindset shift that made you believe it wasn’t too late to start over? I'm a 27 year old student at a community college and I’d love to hear how others found strength, purpose, or clarity in their own second chapters. #Spring25
What can a senior psychology major expect when transitioning to a graduate program in Counseling psychology? #Spring25
Moving states, favorite classes have been cognitive psych and developmental psych, interested in art. #Spring25
My main question is how I maintain myself mentally and financially as a future/current HBCU student?
Hi there! My name is Yasmine, and I will be a future spartan at Norfolk State University majoring in psychology! I'm highly passionate on advocating for mental health, marching band and cooking! My main question is how I maintain myself mentally and financially as a future/current HBCU student?
What are some career options in psychology that don’t require a master’s or PhD, and what do those jobs actually look like day-to-day?
I’m currently an online psychology major and really interested in mental health and helping others, but I’m not sure if grad school is the right path for me. I want to explore careers I can do with just a bachelor’s degree that still feel meaningful and impactful. I’d love to hear from people who are already working in the field or have been in my shoes before!
How can you deal with imposter-syndrome within Forestry?
I like being outdoors but I don't have the experience my classmates do, and I feel behind. I feel like there are things I've been expected to know, and my classmates know these things, and I'm struggling to not feel inadequate because of this. Any tips?
Should I be a social worker?
My social worker told me that I should be a social worker because working in the healthcare field is my passion. However, I am afraid that I will not make a great social worker because I am not good at communicating, controlling my past trauma, and fear that I might be too tough or controlling of the patients. Should I be a social worker? Should I reconsider a different career?
What did you learn in school that didn't fully prepare you for the mental-health field?
What areas were you taught about that lacked practical information for the job you eventually applied for?
How to find work in Mental Health without degree? #Spring25
I am going to the school for MFT but I would like to gain experience ahead of time. What kind of job can I get and how?
What is something that can prepare me to get into the dental field, especially like dental hygiene?
I'm in college getting a BA in Dental Hygiene. I have some experience from a Dental class that I took in high school. I want to know what all there is to know about the field. The mental, physical struggles. Google does provide information, but that's from a search engine and not from a known experience.
What inner wounds must a person confront and heal within themselves in order to truly hold space for the healing of others in a career devoted to social work and counseling??
I've learned in my social work class and from friends who work in the field, that self-care is extremely important in preventing burnout, as well as maintaining a healthy and unbiased relationship with the patients and clients they work with. Would love to get more insight on others' experience with treatment for their own personal issues while working in the field.
What is the preparation for becoming a Mental Health Therapist?
What classes should you take in high school to prepare you for a Mental Health Therapist?
How can you improve your mental health when you're going to college far away from your support system/home?
I live three hours away from the college I am going to attend in the Fall. I do not have a car so I cannot just drive back home if I am feeling depressed or have one of my panic attacks. I need help finding ways to cope with my mental health especially because I am going to be far away from home.
How can someone incorporate daily self-care while serving in the mental health field?
I am currently a first-year graduate student. Thank you!
What advice would you give a student that has a background in education who is pursing a graduate degree in clinical mental health?
school and career advice
As a marriage and family therapist, does it take a lot of mental stability? Also, how much are you home?
As someone who is ver courious and is doing a project for my sophomore year, I feel like this would be very helpful.
What specific skills do you need to be a Mental Health therapist?
What experience do you need? What majors and degrees? Is the communication level difficult, or is it easy to talk to others?