Career questions tagged mental-health
What is your daily routine as a mental health counselor, who do you work with in a day?
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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?
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
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?
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)
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
What are the drawbacks of being a Psychiatrist?
I'm looking into becoming a Psychiatrist and was wondering what the drawbacks are.
What are the first steps to becoming a psychiatrist?
I'm looking into becoming a psychiatrist and was wondering what steps I should take.
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?
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
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?
What are the negative effects of being a psychiatrist?
Are there any things that some people may regret after becoming a psychiatrist?
What made you want to be a part of the medical community??
What sparked your interest in your specific field?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
What is the most difficult skill of being a therapist?
Hi i'm a freshman and I am interested in becoming a therapist.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
What are some good colleges (US) to look into in order to pursue a degree in psychology?
Psychology is extremely interesting to me and I think a career in the field could very well be a good fit for me. What are some colleges in the US that offer good psychology programs? Or are they all kind of the same difference? I want to have as much knowledge in the area as I can and actually learn about psychology and mental health.
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?
What is the hardest thing about working in psychology, especially related to mental health? What is the best/most rewarding part? Would you say it's worth it in your case?
Psychology and mental health have definitely piqued my interest as a possible career choice, but I'd like to hear more about the goods and bads.
what are the different careers involved in mental health?
I'm interested in mental health and how the human brain works and would like to pursue a career related to those things
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?
How do therapist handle their patients issues?
I would like to become a therapist. I’m 17. I’m in high school and I like helping people. I’m also very empathetic towards others and selfless.
Is being a Psychiatrist worth the 12 year wait?
In the future, I am hoping to become a psychiatrist, however I was wondering If it is worth studying around 12 years for. I am highly interested in the psychology and medical field, and know that it pays pretty well. But I've also heard that it is a pretty stressful job and the education is costly. So is it worth it?
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.
How do you know where to start in becoming a doctor ? What effects does it put on someone’s mental health?
Health care, art, design, helping people
Is it difficult to become a Mental Health Counselor?
What training do I need to become a Mental Health Counselor?
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 did you get this far in your career?
looking for those in the mental health field along with activism for those with all sorts of disabilities. What do you wish you would have known before going into this field>
Is it possible for me to have a successful career in medicine with a debilitating mental illness?
I’m bipolar (it’s unclear whether i’m 1 or 2 yet) and I want to pursue medicine. I am in high school currently and am worried I can’t have the future I want.
How medical does a biomedical-engineer get?
So I’ve always been interested in the medical field, the brain function to be specific. But I also find it interesting to create new things. I’m still confused on what job I might be going for but I want it to mostly relate to the brain. As in mental characteristics that pass through genetics or the reading the reaction people have when someone says something that disturbers or excites them. I would also prefer if there was a four year max in schooling.
What job would include mental health and the function of the brain but has less schooling years?
I’ve been researching jobs that’s related to psychiatric since that’s really close to the type of field I want to work on. But I would prefer being in college for two years, maybe four if needed.
When do you do it stop stressing about little things and crying inside ?And how do you stop it? How do you stop or calm down anxiety?LMK
When do you tell yourself it's ok and no one else can you do it??I was like 9 and up and stop caring about myself and my health so When do I tell myself yes what helps you please let me know
just a question but?
what is it like being a psychiatrist/ counselor I want to be one but I'm scared and i don'r know if i can handle the stress and emotional toll how do some of you guys handle it