Can i be a sports psychologist with a Bachelors in psychology and minor in kinesiology?
I've read that a lot of psych related jobs require a masters or PhD. I just want to be a sports psychologist for athletes, do you think that will require graduate school?
Do psychologists need to see psychologists?
This article from the APA has a lot of interesting findings in it, about the rate of mental illness, particularly clinical depression, in the mental health field:Healing thyselfSome of the more interesting findings (at least, to me) were:Most mental health professionals seek personal psychotherapy at least once in their careers (Phillips, 2011), and at a much higher rate than the general population (Norcross & Guy, 2005). While one-fourth of the general adult population has received mental health services, three-fourths of mental health professionals have done so (Bike, Norcross, & Schatz, 2009; Norcross & Guy, 2005).Depression is another prevalent symptom of distress in psychologists. Pope and Tabachnick (1994) reported that the majority of the psychologists they surveyed (61 percent of 476) indicated they had experienced at least one episode of clinical depression. In another study, 62 percent of APA Div. 17 (Society of Counseling Psychology) members surveyed identified themselves as depressed, with a sense of withdrawal and isolation from colleagues cited as the most frequent issues associated with the depression (Gilroy, Carroll, & Murra, 2002).Even more alarming is the rate of suicidal thoughts among psychologists. Pope and Tabachnick (1994) reported that 29 percent of those surveyed indicated they had felt suicidal, and almost 4 percent indicated they had made at least one suicide attempt. Gilroy et al. (2002) found that 42 percent of their respondents reported experiencing suicidal ideation or behavior.According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, of more than 230 occupations, male psychologists were the most likely to commit suicide, with an odds ratio of 3.5 times greater than the general public (Ukens, 1995).So the answer would appear to be a resounding 'yes'.Hope this is helpfulRivka LevyJewish Emotional Health Institute
Difference psychiatrist and psychologist?
Wow, people ask this question a lot. Psychologists have a PhD or Psy.D (those with only a master's can't call themselves psychologists). They have spent at least 4-6 on average working on their dissertation, and learning about the theories and techniques of psychotherapy and various mental illnesses. Then they seek an internship in different settings. They train much more intensely on psychological theories and in the case of the Ph.D, research methods. They cannot prescribe medicine. However, there are two states (New Mexico and Louisiana) in the United States that allows psychologists who have undergone intensive training to prescribe medication. Personally, I think this is a great idea, but I won't go off topic. Psychiatrists on the other hand, start with 4 years in medical school. After wards, they seek out out a specialty in psychiatry through internships. They are very knowledgeable with medication and can prescribe medication. They tend to have less training in psychotherapy. They treat mental illness very much like a physical illness. Our abnormal psychology professor told us that there was a manual that they often use: "If x drug does not work, try x drug. If that does not work , try x drug etc. etc." They tend to work with more seriously ill patients, such as those with schizophrenia. If your problem is more biologically based or severe, a psychiatrist may help stablize you and your behaviors. Psychiatrists are more expensive, and if you are not struggling with an biologically based illness, I would suggest consulting with a psychologist first. Personally, I believe that if someone spent 4 years learning about the heart, eyes etc. while the other learned about human behavior, the psychologist will have more knowledge. Although both complete internships, the psychiatrist is much more involved with aspects of prescribing medication. Your family doctor can prescribe medication with your psychologist's help, so don't worry about prescriptions if that is a concern.
Whats difference between psychiatry and psychology?
A psychiatrist has an M.D. and prescribes medications for psychological problems. A psychologist has a Ph.D. and does counseling for psychological problems.
What are the differences and similarities between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?
A psychologist is a person who has obtained extensive training in psychology when it comes to development psychology, learning theory, clinical psychology, social psychology, and abnormal psychology. A psychologist must also get clinical training and experience in a training program for post-graduate clinical psychology. Included in the education of a psychologist is psychodiagnosis as well as the treatment of both mental and emotional disorders. Another aspect of a psychologist's training is psychodiagnostic testing and research. It generally takes five to seven years to complete a doctorate program for a psychologist and the majority of states require psychologists to complete a one of two year long internship in order for them to be granted their license to practice. Some states require even more than that- they make it a necessity for psychologists in training to complete a year or two of working under the close supervision of a qualified psychologist before they will be granted their full license to practice. Sometimes the terms “therapist” or “counselor” are used interchangeably when talking about a psychologist however other healthcare professionals such as social workers can be called these terms as well. A Psychiatrist's Training In order to become a psychiatrist, an individual must study for four years in medical school and take all of the same training that anyone wishing to become a doctor must take. Once the degree in medicine has been obtained the person must do a residency program that looks extensively at the psychodiagnosis as well as treatment of mental and emotionally related disorders. The residency program is a type of "on the job training" that is closely monitored and supervised by senior psychiatrists. It is the medical training that a psychiatrist receives that makes it possible for him to prescribe medication for patients and when it is deemed necessary, to administer electroshock therapy treatments (also known as electroconvulsive therapy, ECT). Psychiatrists receive some training in the field of psychology but not a great deal. Psychiatrists study and are trained in the assessment, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of various mental illnesses. Some, but not all, psychiatrists take extra training in an area that they are interested in such as child psychiatry, adolescent psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, addictions, etc,
What is the process to become a clinical psychologist?
how many years of college does it take to be a licensed clinical psychologist? at what age to they usually start their internship? do they get paid while they are doing their internship?