Career questions tagged psychiatry
Neuroscience or Psychology major?
I want to go into psychiatry and have heard that neuroscience and psychology are the best majors to pursue in college. Which one would be better and what are the typical classes and workload for each major?
Should I seek an MD or Phd?
To focus on treating patients with abnormal phycological disorders (schizophrenia, DID, etc.), should I seek a PhD in Psychology or apply for medical school with a BS in Psychology?
Are my clients going to enjoy my joyful attitude if I study psychology?
I am in 8th grade and interested in studying the mind but wondering how to take it.
How can I unlock my inner potential ?
I'ma good listener, I care so much and always give advice on how to handle emotional, relationship problems
What is the difference between Psychology and Psychiatry and how can this difference be a deciding factor in my career?
I'm interested in the mental health aspect of people and I really like listening to people and helping them. To my knowledge, both of these studies deal with helping people and their mental issues however I want to know which one is really about listening, giving advice, and being there to help.
What are some steps I can take as a highschool student to prepare myself for a possible psychology degree?
I'm almost sure that I'll take psych and be a PA but I know that its very selective and rigorous.
How do I acquire a internship?
I am a 14 year old high school freshman wanting to pursue medicine, I've been planning to apply to a internship to shadow a psychiatrist in my area my Junior year of high school, but I don't how to write a good resume or if my current enrollment classes will prepare me for to shadow a physician. Is there any resume help or class advice to prepare me?
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 is the best college for psychology?
I am college-searching and I want to go into psychiatry.
How much recommended is studying clinical psychology in a monetary way How do you know you wanted that career? I want psychological clinic.?
How much recommended is studying clinical psychology in a monetary way? How do you know you wanted that career?
Do you need business experience to start a private practice?
I plan to go to medical school and become a psychiatrist with a private practice. I'd like to avoid a double major in business if I can, but I don't know how to gain business experience in any other way. #doctor #psychiatry #psychiatrist #business #doctor #hospital-and-health-care
I want to become a psychiatrist. What courses should I take in High school to prepare me for my future?
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I am in 10th grade and I am thinking of becoming a psychiatrist. What is the average day in the life of being a psychiatrist and what tasks are involved on a daily basis?
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What is the hardest part of medical school ?
I’m interested in health science I’m interested in becoming a psychiatrist
How do you expect hiring for psychiatry in the region to increase, decrease, or stay the same over the next few years?
I'm currently completing my diploma as well as a trade on the side. I plan on going to community college for two years and then to a 4-year college. After that to get my bachelor's and masters. I'd like to know what it takes to get through all of these courses to get the optimal outcome. I know it's a solid commitment and I'm willing to work for it so I don't need reminders about how hard it's going to be.
What steps would you recommend I take to prepare to enter psychiatry? What are the most effective strategies for seeking a position in this field??
I'm currently completing my diploma as well as a trade on the side. I plan on going to community college for two years and then to a 4-year college. After that to get my bachelor's and masters. I'd like to know what it takes to get through all of these courses to get the optimal outcome. I know it's a solid commitment and I'm willing to work for it so I don't need reminders about how hard it's going to be.
Psychiatrists out there, do you carry any baggage from your clients? if so how do you cope with it?
Hi! I'm Thomas, I'm interested in psychiatry and human psychology, and I would like to know more about how people in the psychology professions think about their work. #psychology #psychiatry #clinical-psychology #career
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.
Is psychology a financially secure career choice?
What kinds of careers in psychology, if any, might be more likely to have issues with financial security? Why?
what should i consider before going into a career in psychology, especially in dealing with mental health?
Salary? Specific difficulties? Pros/cons?
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?
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?
How involved in the treatment of patients are psychiatrists?
Do they simply diagnose and/or prescribe treatment? Or do they directly partake in the treatment process, too, like doing talk therapy? I'm looking into psychologists and psychiatrists and both are appealing to me, but I want to be able to be involved in the treatment and be able to aid in healing and/or coping of patients.
How did you get into your current job? what is your story? did you know you wanted to do that? what was your struggle?
I just want to know your story and get a lesson or be inspired.
What does it take to become a psychiatrist?
Like for example, how many years of school is needed, what qualifications I'd need, ect.
Which schools located on the north-western part of the U.S. has good psychological programs?
I’m looking to major in something similar to psychology or the function of the brain. But my home state is Montana and I don’t want to go too far from home. I haven’t decided a specific job that I wanted to go for yet I would just prefer if it’s related to the brain. It would also help if the school didn’t cost all too much.
What course are a must-have for a psychiatry pre-med?
I just wanted to know which courses I could get a head start on. #medicine #psychiatry #pre-med #healthcare #hospital-and-healthcare #academic-advising #classes #courses
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)
What are some colleges that someone who wants to study criminal psycology go?
I'm a 10th grade sudent who plans to go to college for criminal psychology but doesn't know what classes or what colleges to go to.