Career questions tagged mentalhealth
What are the three main things a wellness coach should know?
What are the three main things a wellness coach need to know?
How can we build a stable life, when work forces us to constantly move?
I honestly wonder: how do many people build lasting relationships, make long-term plans, move in together, start a family, have children, and maintain a strong social network when the job market and career opportunities often require moving from one city to another every few years? I have the impression that the only people who manage to build a stable life are those who start from a more solid position: a family fortune, an inheritance, a stable financial situation, or a well-paid job. Those who don't have these conditions find themselves chasing precarious job opportunities, constantly moving from one city to another in search of stability (of a life) that always seems postponed. Every move requires rebuilding part of one's life from scratch: new friendships, new social circles, new points of reference. It's a process that, in the long run, can become exhausting. (And for those who have been there, they know that sometimes, or rather, most of the time, they also have to rebuild their relationship with their partner.) On the one hand, there's professional ambition, the desire to grow and improve one's position at work. On the other, there's the need to stay in a place where bonds, friendships, and a sense of belonging have been built. These two needs often seem to conflict. Perhaps I'm missing something, but I struggle to understand how the two can be reconciled without completely sacrificing one of the two, unless we start from particularly favorable conditions.
What is something that you had to unlearn after starting college that you thought was important before? How did that shift your mindset?
I’m a senior planning to major in Social Work, with a strong interest in the medical field; specifically pediatric oncology. I’m curious about mindset shifts that happen in college, especially when it comes to things like grades, time management, emotional boundaries, or expectations in helping professions. I’d really value hearing about something you had to unlearn and how it changed the way you approach your work or education now.
How do I avoid extreme burnout in college ?
I really want to succeed and make my family proud, but I want to have a comfortable balance between my molecular biology and art history major and a fun social life filled with things like attending aquariums, fun coffee shops, and gaining cool experiences! I'm scared that I will struggle to find a stable way to make both my academic career and social life count without letting one take over.
How do you avoid burnout as an Elementary Teacher?
I often hear teachers complain about the struggles of teaching? I have also worked with teachers who often say how exhausted they are, and how hard it is to keep going, I am interested on how to avoid this.
What tips do you have for someone wanting to get into Social Work as a masters degree?
I’m a freshman at WVU and I’m Studying Healthcare Services Administration as my Bachelors Degree, I plan on perusing Social Work as my masters
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?
How do I maintain balance between academic success and personal wellbeing while preparing for a demanding career in healthcare?
One question I have about my future is how I can maintain balance while pursuing a demanding career in healthcare without losing the sense of purpose and personal wellbeing that led me to this path in the first place. As someone working toward becoming a physician in obstetrics and gynecology, I often think about how professionals sustain both excellence and empathy over time in such a high-pressure field. I am curious about what strategies successful healthcare providers use to stay grounded while managing long hours, emotional responsibility, and continuous learning. I also wonder how I can best prepare now, as a college student, to build habits that support both academic success and long-term resilience. Understanding this balance is important to me because I do not only want to become a skilled physician, but also one who remains connected to the human side of medicine throughout my career. #spring26
How do you balance taking advantage of opportunities in college without overcommitting yourself?
Throughout high school I consistently overcommitted myself to a plethora of diverse activities like robotics, marching band, and theater. How do I help ensure I'm able to prioritize personal health and success at a university that has such abundant oppurtunity?
How to start a psychology clinic post doctorate?
After i receive my planned doctorate in psychology, what would be the best way t go about opening my own clinic.
How hard is residency for psychiatry versus neurosurgery?
Obviously, I am aware that neurosurgery is significantly harder than psychiatric residency, but what I am asking are the main differences that really stand out between the two. I am an incoming college freshman, and I am wanted to go to medical school. I have an extreme passion for both fields and am just needing help narrowing it down.
When you are a psychiatrist, is there any chance that you will get to work with neurosurgeons on hypothesis testing?
I want to conduct many experiments and get far into research to find cures for personality and mood disorders and always had an interest in neurosurgery as well.
Hi everyone! Where do I find training opportunities for career growth in psychology that provides free training or doesn't charge a large amount of money ?
I just recently graduated in college with a psychology degree but I am aware how lacking I am in skills, especially social skills. So, I would really like to find an org that gives free training certificates related to psychology.
How can I balance nursing school, family, social life, my relationship, work while keeping my sanity? #Spring26
School is so overwhelming. I start nursing school in the fall and I am worried that I wont be able to pay for school because of how demanding school will be. Juggling everything else on top of that is going to be hard as well. Any and all tips are appreciated!
How can I better balance academics, extracurriculars, and personal life?
I am a 10th grader In High School and I hear people say they get exhausted trying to balance their learning with personal life but I want to find a way.
What would I put on my resume as a 10th grader that's interested in being a Therapist?
What would I put on my resume as a 10th grader thats interested in being a Therapist?
how to make a resume as a 10th grader interested in being a therapist ?
how to make a resume as a 10th grader interested in being a therapist?#
How do you practice a healthy school/life balance atcollege?
I'm going into my freshman year of college in Fall of 2026 and was worried that with so many new experiences and distractions that it may be more difficult to study/ lock in when I need to. I'd appreciate any methods/ ideas on how to make sure my social and academic life both get equal attention.
What is something important to know before becoming a neuroscientists ?
What are some challenges I should mentally prepare for, for example having to read 500 pages in a day for homework or having to not sleep while I do research
For any post or current therapists what was the hardest and easiest part of the career?
Hello, my name is Sofia I’m a 7th grader in middle school. I am debating whether or not I should pursue the career of being a child therapist. What are some hardships that come along with this career path. Please share some pros and cons.
What is a great way to get yourself mentally and physically prepared for nursing school/ college??
What are methods that can help me? Are there activities that help me? Possibly programs related to my question? Is this something that you have to do on your own or can you get help?
How do the dynamics of working as a counselor in a public-school setting affect relationships with students and families?
I am a current college student that is majoring in psychology working toward becoming a counselor. I am interested in knowing more about working with the Youth in America. How can I better reach the youth that are struggling? What career path would best give them access to a trained counselor? #Fall25
#Fall25 Have you felt that your career aspirations were impossible for you? And what did you do anyways to reach it?
I’m currently a undergrad at Kean University in my last year. I have been feeling under prepared for when it comes to experience towards furthering my career. My dream is to become a Psychologist Md PhD. Most of my college years I focused on jobs that help me pay my bills instead of experience in the psych world. I’m starting now but I feel like I started too late or fell behind. I’m actively looking for entry level jobs of behavioral and metal health but don’t even know where to look or how to start or if I’m going to the correct places. #Fall25
How to let go after submitting college applications?
How do I let go after submitting my college applications? I'm so stressed about them but there's nothing left to do except apply to scholarships (most of which should be need based from the actual school I choose). There's nothing left to worry about but I'm more stressed than when I was applying.
I have always struggled with motivation- my earlier life was a struggle. But now, on my way to college, I'm worried about losing motivation and not being able to become the best version of myself. Between feeling homesick, seasonal depression, my own mental illness, and making friends, I'm worried that I might lose motivation and struggle in my classes. What are some tips and habits that can help me do all of my educational work while still being social enough to make friends and join communities Does anyone else struggle with this? What works for you guys? Thank you so much! #Fall25?
I have always struggled with motivation- my earlier life was a struggle. But now, on my way to college, I'm worried about losing motivation and not being able to become the best version of myself. Between feeling homesick, seasonal depression, my own mental illness, and making friends, I'm worried that I might lose motivation and struggle in my classes. What are some tips and habits that can help me do all of my educational work while still being social enough to make friends and join communities? Does anyone else struggle with this? What works for you guys? Thank you so much! #Fall25
What should I do to learn more about mental health and the careers related to it?
I'm a college freshman and I want to go into the mental health field but I'm not sure what path to take to learn more about the mental health part of psychology. I'm not sure if I should go into social work to learn about working with people, or if there is another path I can take to learn more about mental health and the careers that come with it. Thank you for your help, I really appreciate it!
How does being a forensic psychologists affect themselves and society?
Doing a research project, answer's would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
What are some good volunteering opportunities for a sophomore in high school related to the arts, communication, education, mental health, or anything similar? Online preferred.
Hello, I wanted to know if there's any volunteering I can do consistently/routinely that is meaningful and would stand out in college apps? Thank you!
What are some things you wish you knew or would have done in graduate school?
What are some things you wish you knew or would have done when in graduate school (specifically mental health counseling degrees)? I am about to enter a graduate program for mental health counseling and I am stressed about everything that is to come (financial aid, loan repayment, managing time between school or personal life, etc). I eventually want to become an animal-assisted therapist focusing on work with veterans. Any recommendations or tips would be helpful! #Spring25
How often does a clinical psychologist do psychotherapy compared to assessements of mental health disorders? Does it depend on the job? #Spring25
I am an incoming freshman to James Madison University and would like to know early on what to expect after graduate school. Any help is appreciated!