I am considering to major in Psychology, but…?

Date September 12, 2011

I am extremely interested in the subject, and I feel that people must major in what interests and enthralls them the most, right? Well, compared to any other subject it seems that Psychology is the one of the few where I can absorb naturally because of my natural liking for the subject. (I [...]

What's the difference between psychology and psychiatry?

Date May 27, 2011

Which one is the one that’s basically like a counselor? And I know psychiatrist can prescribe medicine and psychologist can’t? But are psychiatrist still able to do jobs like counselling and talking to patients. I really need to know so that I can choose my major and career choice. I want to be able to [...]

Where can I find an English-speaking psychologist/ therapist in Mexico DF?

Date April 11, 2011

I have lived in Mexico City for about a year, and it can be quite stressful. I would like to see a good (preferably American) psychologist/ psychotherapist/ counselor. I have tried searching the internet, but am having difficulty finding anything in the Mexican internet. If someone can recommend a psychologist, I would greatly appreciate it.

Will going to a high school psychiatrist/counselor be on your records?

Date January 19, 2011

If you schedule appointments with your high school psychiatrist or counselor, will it go on any of your records or school papers? Also, do they have to tell your parents?

What psychology(?) career does this description apply to?

Date December 7, 2010

A counselor.
That works with people who have like… ADD/ADHD, anxiety, or depression. The kind of counselor that helps people work out social or personal life issues. Or problems amongst a family or between two people.
NOT the kind of counseling of schizophrenic folks, mentally retarded folks, or like… severely crazy people.
I’m trying to figure out [...]

What type of qualifications do I need to work at an addiction rehab centre?

Date November 2, 2010

I’m currently in the process of getting my BA-H in Psychology. I want to be a counselor in an addiction center. Not the person dealing with any medicine/ drug withdrawl or biological issues, more on the psychotherapy end of the spectrum. Finding out what happened, why it happened and how to help them get better. [...]

What is the difference between psychology and psychiatry?

Date October 25, 2010

Psychology really intrests me, like counseling people and understanding the way the brain works. I’ve always been interested in this kinda of stuff… Especially people with mental problems. I don’t say "mental problems" in rude way either. I would love to be a counselor some day… But i’ve read that psychologist don’t make all that [...]

What psychology(?) career does this description apply to?

Date September 20, 2010

A counselor of some sort?
That works with people who have like… ADD/ADHD, anxiety, or depression. The kind of counselor that helps people work out social or personal life issues. Or problems amongst a family or between two people.
NOT the kind of counseling of schizophrenic folks, mentally retarded folks, or like… severely crazy people.
I’m trying to [...]

Psychology verses Psychiatry?

Date September 8, 2010

I am a junior college student currently studying psychology as my major, the thing is, many people tell me that psychology is a waste of time and you dont get good jobs with that degree, and told me to choose psychiatry instead of psychology. Now i was thinking about psychology because i knew that by [...]

What high school classes would be helpful if I want to be a counseling psychiatrist?

Date March 28, 2010

I’m doing a project, and I need to consider what high school classes would be helpful if I want to study counseling psychology, which basically is being a counselor for families, kids, teens, marriage, and so on. Can anyone help who knows the high school classes? I need basic classes, or classes provided at your [...]

When does a school counselor send you to a psychiatrist?

Date February 27, 2010

I’ve seen a counselor at my college a few times and she hasn’t helped at all. She doesn’t really ask many questions, she waits for me to talk and I don’t know where to start. She said she would try to help me and then decide if I need to see a psychiatrist. How does [...]

When does a school counselor send you to a psychiatrist?

Date December 5, 2009

I’ve seen a counselor at my college a few times and she hasn’t helped at all. She doesn’t really ask many questions, she waits for me to talk and I don’t know where to start. She said she would try to help me and then decide if I need to see a psychiatrist. How does [...]

is there any free online therapy?

Date October 9, 2009

im STRUGGLING with several issues right now and i was wondering if there was a free online counselor to help me straighten some things out.

Is it wrong to have been inspired to study psychiatry from the fiction character hannibal lecter ?

Date October 7, 2009

The psychological aspect of the hannibal lecter movies is pretty much the only thing i enjoy, i find the cannibalism horrific.But something about lecters ability to read others sparked a deep interest in me,ever since then psychiatrys been like a rabbitt hole for me ,im always finding something new and exciting.im planning on becoming a [...]

Should I switch counselors for my son?

Date October 4, 2009

I have been contemplating switching counselors for my son. He is 6 y.o with a mood disorder. Recent neuropsych evaluation also determined that he has ADHD, Cognitive Disorder with Executive Functions weakness as well. He has been going to the same counselor for three years, and has not made much progress if [...]