Career questions tagged mentalhealthawareness
Does Pharmacy tech. work relate to Psychiatrist work?
I've always wanted to do some type of social work but for now I want to take up pharmacy. I want to know would what I learn in pharmacy later help me with that type of profession.
As I prepare enter college next year, how do I ensure I will be okay on my own and going so far away from home (I'm literally going from CA to DC! and will be so far from home)
I had not imagined that I would got to college on the East Coast! I am a California girl. But the circumstances changed for me. While I am happy about the college I am going to, I am also frighted that it is so far from home.
How to deal with the mental stress and demand that college requires its students to have?
I am currently a high school senior who will be attending a 4-year college come fall. I have dealt with stress before, however, when it comes to stress induced by school, I always seem to have a harder time coping. College is a huge commitment, both financially and mentally, so I want to go into it with a good head on my shoulders. Hearing advice from people who have attended college recently or are currently attending about how to deal with the difficulties of dealing with the mental demand would be really helpful.
What are the best strategies to separate work and social time in collage?
Especially when being a first year student who is trying to make friends and build new relationships.
How can I build a strong medical school application if I struggled academically my first year ?
I’m a freshman pre‑med student who had a rough first semester academically due to undiagnosed ADHD, but after starting treatment I’m now thriving again. I’m focused on improving, rebuilding my academic foundation, and becoming a competitive medical school applicant. What steps should I prioritize moving forward?
How to benefit others with a Psych degree?
How to ensure I use my future degree in Psychology to help others in the future, and will I ever know I have helped them?
What steps did you take to formulate a well-structured thesis to answer a research question of your interest?
I am passionate about eating disorders as I am currently undergoing recovery for mine. I would love to research more about the disparities in the demographics of anorexia specifically as a professional psychologist. However, I am having trouble surfing through literature and coming up with a concrete idea and research question. I would appreciate any tips for structuring a research project and even how to acquire a professional team of research assistants.
Why do most college students feel singled out?
Most college students feel singled out because they either feel lost or out of place amongst other students around campus or even in the classroom. One tip that can help is making friends around campus or even joining a club to feel apart of something in order to connect with others around you. It may seem difficult at first but can always start small by making a simple introduction anywhere with someone that looks friendly.
What do I need to become a psychologist or mental health professional?
I want to know what kind of degree is needed to become a psychologist. I have searched the internet for answers to this quite a few times, and the answers range anywhere from a 4 - year Bachelor's degree to a M.A. or even a PhD. I would also like to know what kind of degree is generally preferred by employers when they hire a mental health professional. I would like to be a therapist, not working in a hospital, either a private - practice or an online/office hybrid therapist that videochats with patients and or makes housecalls or has office visits. #psychology #psychologist #psychotherapy #clincial-mental-health #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthprofessional #mentalhealth