Career questions tagged mental-health
what roles are available for psychology majors interested in combining spiritual traditions, like Nepsis, with modern therapy?
Im interested in studying specifically Eastern Orthodox psychotherapy, and how modern psychology compares or in contrast with the Neptic tradition. notable figures from the Neptic monastic tradition you may have heard of are evagrius ponticus, john cassian, Paisios of Mount Athos, Gregory paalmas, ect (usually much more popular in eastern mysticism). this has been a profound interest in matters concerning majors and college life, and i would love to get anyone's perspective, or if you havent heard of the Neptic Fathers, what was the reaction from researching them?
What job can I get as an 18 year old who is currently taking my gap year interested in mental health? I want to get experience in the mental health field.
I want to be a psychologist in the future. I can’t seem to find anything near me or have many ideas of what I could do. I’m interested in general mental health and mental health for those with OCD. Any ideas of where to start?
How can I mentally be okay during training?
Back in 2024 I lost my gymnastics coach to suicide and then gymnastics just got harder. My mental state at the time was not good because I had just moved to a new house and I was going to switch schools in the upcoming year. I was leaving all of my friends and the only person who helped me through it was my coach. My mental state is much better after going to therapy for a while. But sometimes I just cry at gymnastics because I can't forget about my coach. Any ideas to keep her with me as a good thing and not cry during practice?
How can i grow my non-profit?
Hi! I want to start a non profit which gives support to teen though online a platform like connecting them to other teen for help or like counselor at 0 cost. I actually experience and struggle with finding help with my depression as a teens and I wanted to start this non-profit to help those in similar spot to get the help they needed but I'm not sure where to start or how to grow/promote it or even get volunteers. Any tips would help! Thank you
Exploring the Path of Art Therapy: Insights and Advice for Aspiring Professionals?
My name is Soraya, and I am a senior majoring in Pre-Art Therapy. I aspire to earn a Master of Arts in Art Therapy and Counseling, followed by a PhD in Creative Arts Therapies. Eventually, I plan to open a private practice in Philadelphia. To gain a better understanding of the field, here are some questions I would like to ask: #1. Can you describe your path into the field of art therapy and what led you to pursue this career? #2. What challenges did you encounter at the start of your practice, and how did you address them? #3. How do you build a therapeutic relationship with clients in a creative environment? #4. Are there specific techniques or methods in art therapy that you find especially effective? Why? #5. What advice would you offer to someone entering this field regarding continued education or professional growth? #6. Can you share a memorable experience with a client that influenced your practice? #7. How do you maintain balance between personal development and the emotional demands of your work? #8. What resources or networks do you recommend for aspiring art therapists to stay informed about current practices and opportunities? #9. In your opinion, what are the essential skills needed to be an effective art therapist? #10. Looking back, is there anything you wish you had known at the beginning of your career in art therapy? I look forward to your response!
How do mental health professionals maintain their own wellness while working in a challenging and demanding field?
I'm planning on going into mental health nursing
What are the difficulties that come with becoming a music therapist? What is it like and what does the job entail?
I am looking into becoming a music therapist after college, but I have some doubts. I am nervous that I won't be good enough and so I wonder what it's like. I just want to know the difficulties so I know what I'm walking into.
What steps should I take in high school and college to prepare for a career in the mental health field, and how can I turn my personal experiences into professional strengths while still maintaining healthy boundaries?
I’ve personally been impacted by mental health struggles, and they’ve motivated me to want to support others through psychology, counseling, or community work.
I want to create a club centered around mental health involving youth voices. But I want to expand beyond just a generic informational club and the clubs already established at my school. What type of club can I start?
Hello! Life after high school to me means being a neuropsychologist. I'm very passionate about mental health and the brain. Currently, I am on a youth committee centered around youth voices advocating for mental health, and it has sparked an inspiration to start a club at my school involving mental health. What I see in this club is multiple things: neuroscience, psychology, mental health, policies, advocating, media, and youth voices. At my school, I expect there to already be mental health clubs, but I want to start a club that expands beyond that. I also want to contribute to things, create things, host events, rather than just be an informational club. This is something I'm very passionate about, but I want ideas about potential clubs I can start. I really want to involve different things in this club instead of just focusing on one main thing, for me, I want to involve both neuroscience, psychology, and mental health awareness.
Questions about what pediatric mental health nurses do?
I am a 10th grade student in high school in an early college prep program. I will graduate high school with an LPN. For my English class we are doing a project about researching a career we have interest in and having a job fair at the end to showcase our research. I am very interested in being a pediatric psych/mental health nurse. I have some questions for someone in that field. 1. What does a typical shift look like? (From when you clock in to when you clock out) 2. What is the best part of your job? What do you like most about working as a pediatric psych/mental health nurse? (Pros) 3. What is the worst part of your job? What do you like least about it? (Cons) 4. What differences are there working with kids vs working with adults? (other than the obvious and if you have had experience working with adults) 5. How long did it take you to get to this job? (How many years of education did you need? Did you need any special certifications? What position did you have before this one?) 6. Do you work inpatient or outpatient? 7. What drew you to become a pediatric psych/mental health nurse? 8. What advice would you give to someone considering this position? (What would you do differently if you could do it over again)
How do I know working as an Oncology nurse won't affect me mentally or if it's even right for me #Fall25?
I know I will get to experience different specialties in nursing school and get a taste of what I may like or not like to work in. I lost my mom to ovarian cancer. I am currently on my educational ride towards my nursing career. I really feel like I would love working in oncology because I will be able to relate and connect with my patients. Many people say it would make not having my mom around even harder. Should I look for a different path instead of oncology, or consider a different specialty? What all can I expect in the day and the life of an Oncology nurse compared to a different specialty? #Fall25
What degree paths lead to becoming a certified art therapist in the Midwest?
What degree paths lead to becoming a certified art therapist in the Midwest? Specifically, as it pertains to being certified in Ohio and surrounding states. #fall25
How do I maintain physical and mental health while juggling academics and athletics?
I'm currently a first-year college student, majoring in Engineering Physics and playing football. Thus, I experience a heavy course load and extensive workouts.
What did you find to be the most stressful part of nursing school, the academics or the financial aspects?
What are some of the thing you felt unprepared for after starting nursing school? Did you feel like the academic part of school was more stressful? Or the financial part? How did you work your finances while going to nursing school? #fall25
How do veterinarians handle owners who lost their pets?
For example, the owner may have to put the pet down or it died during a surgery. How do vets confront the owners? How do the vets feel about it as well? Does it impact their mental health having to interact with the grieving owners?
How difficult is it to maintain a steady mental health when dealing with such horrific sights in the criminal justice field?
I am a senior in high school looking for more insight on this field of study. I enjoy trying to solve cases and exploring the interesting aspects of criminal studies.
How can we improve health practices or get better at them?
I’m interested in going to medical school to become a psychiatrist, one day hoping for my own private practice. I have often heard many stories about medical professionals not helping patients or advocating for them. How do you think we can improve health practices for the community and what can I implement in my own private practice. I understand not everyone is the same and different people prioritize different things, but I want people to feel safe going to hospitals or any place of heath and knowing they will be treated with care, honesty, and knowing workers trying their best.
Where are some places to work, other than hospitals, for a psychiatric nurse practitioner??
I am currently preparing to become a registered nurse at a local community college.
When I am in the process of getting my bachelors degree in counseling/psychology how can I gain work experience in my chosen field?
I am a second semester freshman working on my bachelors in counseling/psychology, my plan is to get my therapists license and open my own therapy ranch and recovery center. However, I would like to start gaining some work experience in the field and I have no idea where to start.
I am curious what the timeline looks like for someone in I/O Psychology and if its a good career to go into? #fall25
I am college sophomore and I am double majoring in Psych BA and Criminology Law and Society BA
How are you able to connect to patients on a personal level and offer the right advice? Do you often speak from experience?
I want to become a psychologist in order to help people with their problems, so I want to understand how you are able to form a thorough understanding of their situations. #Fall25
What are some less obvious career paths that combine psychology and medicine for someone who wants to help others beyond traditional psychiatry ?
I am a HS Senior and want to study psychology on a Pre med Track.
how do I start my career in interior design as an upcoming college student? And is worth burning out in college to get to my career? and what are some things can take out the stress of worrying in college?
how do I start my career in interior design as an upcoming college student? And is worth burning out in college to get to my career? and what are some things can take out the stress of worrying in college?
Does having a job in healthcare while going through nursing school lead to burnout?
For some context, I've been a certified EMT for 3 years and I'm in my first semester of nursing school now. I left my EMT job for what I'll call a "tangentially-healthcare- related" job recently to work with my new schedule for nursing school. But I feel like I really don't like this new job. I feel like I'm losing skills, I haven't had a patient contact in a couple months, and I feel like I don't do anything; on top of the stress of working full-time while going to school nearly full-time. Do you think looking at PCT jobs at a hospital or clinic in the meantime is a good idea? I don't want to burn out from school or my job, but I don't think what I'm doing right now is good. Thank you for your opinions!
Would this youth human rights nonprofit idea be impactful and worth pursuing?
Hi! I’m a 17-year-old senior from Indiana developing a national youth-led human rights nonprofit focused on empowering underserved and displaced youth through education, storytelling, and advocacy training—giving them the tools to speak for themselves. Im trying to fill a growing gap in schools and communities: while STEM is prioritized, human rights and civics education are often ignored. Millions of young people grow up without knowing their basic rights—or how to protect them. Even in developed nations, marginalized youth (immigrants, foster children, and minorities) rarely receive legal literacy—and when abuse or injustice happens, reporting systems are confusing, unsafe, or in another language. My nonprofit would focus on things like bringing rights education to schools, shelters, refugee centers, and communities. Giving youth a platform to share their own stories, instead of being covered by journalists. Connecting youth with scholarships, legal aid info, and mental health resources. Also training students to teach rights education and lead advocacy programs. Before launching, I’d love to know from mentors and professionals: Does this sound like a mission you’d want to support or volunteer with? What makes a nonprofit like this stand out or succeed long-term? Any advice on making this idea realistic and scalable? Thank you so much for your feedback—it means a lot as I work to build something that helps youth everywhere find their voice and know their rights.
Can anybody help?
Hello, I am in 7th grade and I have a question. How can I improve my memory and avoid feeling overwhelmed in difficult situations? Thank you for taking the time to help me.
How are psychiatrists supposed to act inside of work?
I’m a middle schooler who has been thinking about being a psychiatrist so I can help others. How are psychiatrists supposed to behave in the work field? Do psychiatrists have to be blunt, emotionless, and quiet the whole time or do they be themselves but stay respectful? What I do know is that psychiatrists are supposed to be observant and patient.
How do I stay motivated when I feel like I’m falling behind everyone else?
Sometimes it feels like my classmates are doing so well — getting awards, knowing what they want in life, or even running side projects. Meanwhile, I feel stuck or unsure. How do I stop comparing myself and just focus on my own growth?
What type of entry level work from home job can I get if I am in the Clinical Mental Health Program in college, and I do not have any certifications in mental health?
What type of entry level work from home job can I get if I am in the Clinical Mental Health Program in college, and I do not have any certifications in mental health? I do have my bachelor degree in criminal justice with a concentration in human services as well as I have my master degree in criminal justice.
I am currently enrolled in the Clinical Mental Health Program, and I want to know what type of entry level work from home jobs can I get.
I am currently enrolled in the Clinical Mental Health Program at Texas Southern University, and I am searching for a entry level work from home job in the mental health field in Texas. What types of careers can I apply for if I do not have any certification in mental health? I have a Bachelor degree in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Human Services as well as I have my Master degree in Criminal Justice. I am a certified CTE Criminal Justice teacher and a dual credit teacher. I am wanting to get out of the classroom this is why I am going back to college to work with mental health clients, and I am trying to find a work from home job while I am focusing on my college classes.