Career questions tagged mental-health
Clinical Psychologist or psychiatrist Which one is better as a career?
After graduating high school, I've been struggling for 6 years working different jobs. But now I want to do something real in life.
Whats holding me back?
For some reason, when I wanna do my homework something tells me not to. Also at school in certain classes I cant stop my ADHD.
How would your mental stability be while working as a veterinarian?
I am going to school to work in the medical field but have switched to work as a vet tech how would the work affect my mental stability?
Can you help me find a suitable career?
I am confused about choosing between Creative & Design-Oriented Careers and Analytical & Data-Oriented Careers. As a high school graduate, I was completely unsure of what to pursue, so I opted for a CS major. Later, I realized I have no interest in Java, C++, or Operating Systems. However, if I were forced to choose my favorite programming languages after three years, they would be R and Python. My favorite subjects remain Statistics and Math. Here are a few things about me: 1. I have been good with numbers since childhood. 2. I am naturally good at drawing, with a steadier hand than most people I’ve seen sketching or drawing. I’ve never put effort into improving my drawing skills, yet I am better at it than most. 3. I love creating spaces. Although I am not an architect, I constantly think about how I would design a building, house, or neighborhood if I were one. I want to follow my passion, but I also want to earn a handsome income. My current path doesn’t feel right to me—it’s like I’m just trying to fit in, and I never feel motivated to work hard for it. I don’t know where to start or what skills to learn that would complement my future career goals. People often advise me to learn skills and excel at them, but I’m not sure which skills align with my interests and aspirations.
When you finished nursing school would you say finding a job in The mental health field was hard? ?
I'm doing a project related to careers I'm interested in and was wondering if it realistic.
When you first entered the mental health care field, what was the most shocking thing you experienced ?
I'm doing a research project on a job I'm interested in and what to know what to expect .
As a PMH or mental health professional What do you Think the best way to connect to patients is ? ?
I'm doing a research project for jobs I'm interested in and was wondering what you felt helped the best when connecting with patients.
As a PMH or mental health professionals What do you think the most important part of your job is? ?
I'm doing a research project o careers I'm interested in and was wondering whats it like.
As a PMH what words would you use to best describe your day ?
I'm doing a research project around a career I am interested in, and want to know more.
How to become a behavior analyst?
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Struggling to Balance School and Life – How Can I Strengthen My College Application?
Hi everyone, I’m a junior in high school. I recently moved from the UK and started mid-way through my sophomore year, so I had to take freshman and sophomore classes instead of APs. Currently, I’m only able to take 2 AP classes and 1 dual credit (OnRamps) this year as a junior because my counselor advised against taking more. I am also currently taking sophomore classes too. I have a strong interest in engineering, political science, and international law. I'm aiming to double major/double degree in engineering and either political science or international law or law or business for undergrad. In the future, I plan to pursue a master's degree in data science, an LLB or JD, and an MBA. I also plan to join the Air- force or Navy. Most colleges that offer double/dual degrees/majors are top 25 schools. I want to get into a top 25 school, but I'm worried about my academic profile. I currently have a weighted GPA of 2.95, but I'm not sure about my unweighted GPA. At my school, we use a 15.0 scale, and my GPA recently dropped from 11.35 to 11.05. I'm in the top 13-14% of my class, and I mostly get A's, so I'm confused about whv mv GPA is this low. I've been struggling with depression (yes I did get diagnosed) and unfortunately, my parents don't believe in mental health, which makes it harder for me to cope and improve. My depression is only getting worse, but I'm willing to ignore it to improve my academics. On top of that, I'm dealing with parentification at home, which is adding more stress. I'm struggling to focus on studying and retaining information, and I'm feeling lost on how to handle everything. Most of my school's extracurriculars are focused on volunteering. I'm currently part of Student Council (StuCo), Key Club, and the African Students Association (ASA). However, the majority of school competitions and meaningful extracurricular activities are only available for health and business students. I'm about to start applying to colleges, but I have absolutely no idea what to write about for my essays. I'm considering writing about my traumatic childhood, a specific traumatic experience in my life, or my migration and how it affected me. I'm not sure which direction would be most impactful or how to approach these topics. 1. How can I raise my GPA and strengthen my academic profile, especially given my current mental health struggles? 2. What can I do to enhance my extracurriculars, especially with the limited options available at my school? 3. Are there any specific extracurricular activities, competitions, or opportunities outside of school that I can explore to boost my college application? 4. How can I improve my studying habits and memory retention given everything I'm dealing with? 5. What advice do you have for choosing a strong college essay topic? How can I make my experiences stand out in a meaningful way? +++ I have an insane amount of volunteering hours. What do I do with this information?
How to become a psychotherapist?
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Should I take a job offer I know is not well-suited for my situation?
Hello! I recently graduated with a BA (Liberal Studies and General Management) and am attempting to find a career. I am 19, extremely inexperienced, and confused; I recently got a job offer from the Department of Children's Services for a Case Manager. I have a few days to decide whether I should take the offer. The only issue is I don't believe I can do the job and know it is not a good fit (in terms of my skills, abilities, experiences, tolerance, etc.); further, on a personal note, I have been having a deep struggle with my mental health and I am aware that accepting this offer would be risky in that regard. I am lucky to be in a position where I can reject the position and take the time to find another, but I wonder if that is morally wrong since many would kill to be in this position. Any thoughts?
Psychiatry
I’ve been doing research online but haven’t found anything concrete across sites, what at the steps to become a psychiatrist after college?
Which career has the most mental health problems?
I want to eliminate depression prone careers
What type of mental state should you be in in order to work as a paramedic?
I'm Ashe. I'm a 16-year-old and I'm working toward being a paramedic. I've had a lot of mental health issues in the past and I know that any job can take a toll on a person, but I want to know how paramedics take care of their mental health as well as others.
Does being a psychologist affect your mental health?
I am curious to know different people's experience with their mental health working as a psychologist.
How many Psychiatrists experience personality disorder?
Mental health is important to me and I want to help people but I also want to make sure I will be ok.
What kind of mental strain is it being a forensic psychologist?
I've been considering a career in forensic psychology for a while now, but the one thing that has always stopped me is the mental strain. How hard is it to go to work everyday and focus on criminals and horrific cases?
How to become a nurse in psychology field
I was wondering if there is any way I can work in the nursing field but majoring in psychology once I enter college? And if there is what are the steps to take and how long would it take?
What are the day-to-day responsibilities of a psychiatric PA?
Hello, I am a college student trying to figure my future career. I was wondering if someone could provide some insight on this role.
How to become a registered behavior technician?
Lend your expertise: what does it take to become a registered behavior technician? Note: Given the growing interest in the psychology field, we're inviting our experienced professionals to share their knowledge.