Can a psychologist call the police?
I'm an adolescent mental health therapist and depending on the state you live in there are laws to protect your confidentiality when speaking with a psychologist or therapist. Most of the time, therapists by law are required to report to the authorities or your parents if you feel homicidal, if you are currently being sexually abused/raped, or if you are a threat to yourself (this can include some severe forms of self-mutilation). All of this varies depending on where you live, but most states agree that those specific issues require a therapist to breech their patient's confidentiality. I'm not sure what's going on with your mom and her addiction, but any therapist will want to make sure you are in a safe home environment. I know it seems weird that the very person you are supposed to talk to can also be the one to have to breech your trust, but this only happens in order to protect you...and in most cases, therapists (including myself) really dread having to break confidentiality unless they absolutely have to. Most issues can be worked out between you and your therapist so I would encourage you to at least begin talking about this with yours. And, if you feel safer, you can simply ASK your therapist under what conditions he would have to break your confidentiality. He will have to tell you those conditions up front and then you can decide what you want to do.Just remember that we're here to HELP you and keep you safe.
Is there any psychologist on Quora whom I can talk to improve my mental health and get back to my regular life?
Dear Rana,there are thousands of therapists the world over and hundreds of different therapies that all have something to contribute. I am a psychotherapist who spent many years dogged by often paralysing depression. It is the centre of my expertise, and almost always treatable in therapy. The exceptions are where there is an underlying medical condition like hypo-thyroidism - but in the main depression is a normal, healthy response to living in an environment that does not meet your hidden needs. These needs can be simple, subtle and unnoticed without a bit of guidance, and so are easily missed. When these hungers get left unfed for year after year, eventually their protests get more and more intrusive - and this can bring on physical illnesses. The depression is not the illness, it is simply an inner messenger that says, "Pay attention to your needs".I can offer you a session where we can chat through your particular circumstances at no cost. In this cynical world that could easily sound as if I might be trying to sell you something, or lure you into a confidence trick. The fact is as a professional therapist I am governed by the British Psychological Society ethics, and would be disciplined if I broke their strict regulations. The one thing that has the quickest impact on depression is talking to someone. If you are not in a position where you can pay for therapy then I can point you towards low cost or no cost help. You can email me via my website Hypnosis With a Difference or EMSRP - Living Authentically with Confidence or mac@quantumsteps.co.uk and we can set up a Skype conversation. Well done for reaching out - that is a substantial first step.Whatever you choose to do, I wish you the best outcome.
Who is the best psychologist in gurgaon, who can talk me through my problems?
Its been 21yrs,I have never spoken so Frank with my father .. So ,that day ,I am sitting with my father in balcony ,my mother is not talking to me ,my sister cried coz my maa scolded me a lot ,because of some issues which cropped in because of my ex. Suddenly my papa says: ,lemme tell u something, all these things are mere human attractions, you are in an age where ,u would feel like going to a good extent..all these attractions will stay with u ,till u allow them to. We often make mistakes in life and I am not blaming u for that, the only thing I am worried about is that at this age your practical acumen is not strong enough to take decisions. Trust me ,life will change for u , and u will marry a person ,with whom u will spend the rest of your life happily, and the day u will have kids,u would sit back and think what u did ,how u felt ,how u felt dragged down ,how u felt happy when you were young. At that point of time only one thing will ,make you regret ,that would be all the pains and unhappy days you had at that time ,coz u kinda burnt your energy,time and most importantly your emotions ,which now don't even matter. So , always keep one thing in your mind ,apart from your parents ,no one can love u more ,care for u more.. Even if people are thinking or wishing good about u ,they will ,but not better than themselves, they will never put you above them ,your parent's love for u is unconditional. So ,just stay away from all these temporary zugnus ,which will subside eventually and spend time for yourself. So that ,you are independent enough to live your dreams ,everything else will take care of itself.I hope this answers your question and saves your money which you would have spent for your physcologist :)
Is there any website where I can talk online to a psychologist for free?
There are many websites where you can talk to Counselor for free.I would suggest you to opt for Manastha. It is not free but most economical website for online Counseling. I have personally taken the therapy and counseling at Manastha and it has helped me in many ways. Worth every penny. Best thing is that you get to connect with an experienced and trained Counselor for a very economical rates. I really appreciate their intent and work ethics.I searched it on Quora and found this website. I tried it and thought of giving it a shot. Luckily i was assigned the best therapist and it was super lucky of me to be guided in the most genuine way in my hardest time. I really was in big trouble but my therapist genuinely helped to find my way back to normal and more stronger personality of mine.I felt sense of peace and surity about my own self and it helped to gain self confidence to bring changes in my life in the positive direction.I was really amazed with the economical prices. Also every session is of 40mins and on the other hands other online websites are charging same for 20mins session.This is why Manastha really stands apart. Also the trainers are experienced and qualified. They don't just hire people , they train them first and only keep them in their foundation if they are genuinely capable Enough or not.So , I would say go for Manastha and have a beautiful Counseling experience. You will definitely enjoy the Healing and self Realisation process.Invest in your mind , emotions and consciousness.Choose the best.Photo source - Pexels.comRegards
Does talking with a psychologist really help?
When it hurts more when you talk to them it's actually a GOOD sign.You have to get all these out of your system,and by hiding and not talknig about it,it makes it worse.As time passes by,you will trust them more and more,so you will tell them eventually.They do help and keep on visiting your therapist. Just be patient and determined that you WILL get over this and that you will ever ever give up.That's the key. good luck
Is there any website where I can talk to psychologists for free in India?
7 Cups (formerly called 7 Cups of Tea) is a website (also available in an app) which provides free support to people experiencing emotional distress by connecting them with trained listeners. The listener, trained in active listening, interacts with the person seeking help via an anonymous and confidential chat. Members must be 13 to 17 on the teenage side and 18+ for the adult side. Listeners must be 15 or over.
What is the psychology of people who talk too much?
There is no one correct answer to this. Communication is both listening and talking. Some are better at listening, while others are talkoholics. Motor-mouthed people are often viewed as less intelligent than people who engage in "active listening" who are empathizing, analyzing, and being less selfish than the former. Some over- talkers are narcissistic. Some may suffer from Aspergers disorder. Other talkoholics are nervous, controlling, or just dumping on you and using you as an unlicensed therapist so they can vent their problems on you. Or if you, the listener, have a talker who has a gift of the gab and their talk is stimulating, funny and entertaining, then consider yourself fortunate. The overtalker may feel the need to talk because they are not comfortable with silence or a lull in the conversation. Perhaps that silence doesn't bother you because you are at peace, where as the talker has an agitated mind. One learns more by listening so it's better to be on that side of the equation. Talkers are usually less self aware, or perhaps unaware that they talk too much. Facial expressions are also a very important part of communication. If the talker can't read that you are bored, then they are a self-absorbed person. Next time you get a talker, ask them why they talk so much. Maybe you'll get a better answer than mine.
Does talk therapy with a psychologist really work????
First off, congratulations on taking a positive step for yourself. I am a psychologist, and I have been to psychologists. I've seen it work with my patients, and it was certainly helpful for me as well. There are many forms of talk therapy--some of which work very well, some of which are less effective. But all forms are dependent upon how honest YOU are about what's occurring for you, and about following through and really trying to do some of the things that the therapist suggests outside of your sessions. What usually happens is that the psychologist or psychotherapist does an assessment and diagnosis during the first session with you. Then s/he will develop a treatment plan to help you understand the issues that you are going to work on together. Part of that treatment plan may include referrals to various resources, for example, to a psych MD for an evaluation for medication. Usually, fairly early on in your treatment, the therapist will give you a referral to a psych MD for medication evaluation if that is appropriate. As an alternate, if it seems that you may not need meds at first, the therapist may treat you without meds. If it seems as if you are not making much progress, s/he may refer you later for a medication evaluation. It sounds to me, just from the little that you've told me, that you would do well with an evaluation for medication right at the start because you are describing many symptoms of depression. The most effective treatment for depressive disorders is a combination of medications and "talk therapy". Good luck!
Can you give me free online websites for talking with psychologists or strangers? I want to talk about my desperate status.
We’ve built one such platform, where people can connect with other entities like businesses and professionals around, anonymously.It’s Pollen ChatIt’s an hyper-local anonymous messaging service. Hope you get someone there, to talk your heart out.An appeal: If there is any psychologist, doctor, social worker, reading this answer, please join Pollen Chat, people seriously need your help, while keeping their identities private. We can only provide the tool but without your support, we won’t be able to make Pollen Chat a community, we set out to build.