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Is Psychiatry a good career choice?

I want to become a Psychiatrist? Is Psychiatry a career that is in high demand in Texas?
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Leigh’s Answer

Yes, psychiatry is a good career choice if you would like to be in a helping profession. Psychiatrists are medical doctors (MD or DO) , so if you like life sciences it may be a good fit for you. Psychiatrists tend to make a good living and also have good working hours. You have to understand that everyone who comes to see a psychiatrist has a problem. There are no well "check-ups". You have to be able to tolerate strong emotions (whether that be sadness, anger, or anxiety) or abnormal behaviors at times. You also have to be open and non-judgmental because people will trust you and be willing to share things with you (they may have never shared with anyone else).
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Kikanza’s Answer

Any profession is a good career choice, if it is something that interests you. Going for a career because it pays well or is prestigious often results in you doing a job because you feel stuck. Think about the workers you run into who have bad attitudes, act disinterested or who aspire to mediocrity. You don't want to be like them. You will have to work the prime years of your life during the prime hours of your day. Find something that you love to do and figure out how to earn a living doing it. A psychiatrist is a physician; they dispense medication for mental illnesses. To become a psychiatrist you will have to go to med school and then take specialized training in therapy, assessments, brain chemistry and more. If that sounds exciting to you -- go for it.

What you might do is find professionals who are doing what you think you would like to do and talk with them to learn more about the work.

Good luck.
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