I'm thinking about being one but I really want to get some advice from maybe a real pyschitrist or someone who knows one. How is the field like and how is the job? or anything else I should know about it.
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I'm not one, but know a couple.  I'm not understanding whether or not you are already in medical school, or if you're younger, and have little knowledge of the field.\n\nA psychiatrist must be an MD first.  That means medical school, internship, the whole works.  It takes a very long time to get your credentials.  A psychiatrist can perform operations on patients, as well as counsel and prescribe.\n\nIf you are not about to become an MD, but want to help people with problems, you might consider looking into psychology.  As a psychologist, you would not be an MD, and not allowed to prescribe medication.  You would major in psychology in college, and need to get a masters degree, and possibly more.  A lot of work, but rewarding.\n\nI would not have answered this question if I thought any psychiatrists were actually on this site.  Although, you never know...  Good luck.
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YES Im really interested in paraphyschology!!! Parapsychology is the study of the evidence of mental awareness or influence of external objects without interaction from known physical means. Most objects of study fall within the realm of "mind-to-mind" influence (such as extra-sensory perception, folie a deux and telepathy ... More » \nI could go on and on!!! :)
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Imagine that you have graduated college and you need to get a job RIGHT NOW.  The pressure is on....so you have to decide, you should  look in the paper or yahoo hot-jobs under different sections and see if anything looks appealing.  The first thing you need to do is eliminate something.  There are a few basic categories of careers: Finance, business, medicine, psychology.  Many people go with psych cause it's easy and interesting to study in college (but remember  picture yourself out of college) but once you get out unless you get your PhD or become a therapist ect, there's not much you can do with that.  So then take medicine, can you see yourself as a doctor or a nurse?   Or can you see more possibilities and expansion in business or finance.  If you want to work for a company maybe you should go with business cause in business there are so many different branches that you can explore.  I hope this helps but ultimately you need to eliminate things before just choosing something.   Just get a bachelors in something broad enough to be appealing for many different companies or whatever broad field you find desirable
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The only way to know is to keep up in the field. There are research journals, reviews, professional societies, etc. for every field of learning or application. If you belong to one in your own field then that will be your connection to the current state of knowledge. It will also give you a place to go when you have questions specific to your area. Membership in a professional society will keep you from making such ridiculous statements as “The theory we came from apes.” Membership dues are well worth the price if they keep you from making a fool of yourself.
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Hi\nI can recommend a good web-site that may help you find appropriate journals etc. You can download the tool bar and locate relevant literature (with the references to in some cases).\n\nwww.PsyPlex.com\n\nMichael
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INTRODUCTION\nFor starters, psychology must be distinguished from behavioural science and psychiatry from neuromedicine. Psychology and psychiatry are subtly different to each other but it's important to realise that neither are scientific disciplines- they are pseudosciences.\n\nWHAT PSYCHOLOGY IS NOT\nPsychology is not behavioural science. Behavioural science is about observing the behaviour of living creatures and drawing conclusions about that behaviour and its causes and its consequences. The context of the behavioural science could be anything from criminology to neuromedicine.\n\nWHAT PSYCHIATRY IS NOT\nPsychiatry is not neuromedicine. Neuromedicine is about healing a physical, observable anomoly in tissue that is causing a problem with the nervous system resulting in observable, behavioural symptoms such as tardive dyskinsea, motor disfunction, etc. or at the very least treating the conditions and problems that arise from the neurological problem if it cannot be mended. Neuromedicine is genuine medicine and it is entirely scientific. Genuine neurophysicians are not psychiatrists.\n\nWHAT PSYCHOLOGY IS\nPsychology comes from the Greek word "psuche" which refers to the soul, spirit or mind of a person. Behavioural studies are science but making suggestive comments about the mind, soul and spirit is the realm of religion. Psychology is not science; it is pseudoscience. Psychology, by making statements about the mind, soul and spirit- in unbiblical terms- is simply another false religion. The ideas in psychology (i.e. the religious ideology) is all about "self-" me me me. It is ideological in the very same way that communism, naziism and all other fascist movements are ideological. The ideology is pushed down people's throats but made to look "gentle." So "psychotherapy" is made to look helpful and dressed up as medicine. But it has NO FACTUAL BASIS. It is a false religion. Because it has no factual basis, coersion is utilised to ensure people follow it. This is where psychiatry comes in.\n\nWHAT PSYCHIATRY IS\nPsychiatry is a coersive, controlling regime. It is witchdoctoring under the guise of medicine. The religious ideology of psychology is pedalled but it is rammed down people's throats with threats of terrible torture, mutilation, poisoning, incarceration, segregation and deprivation of livelihood. Psychiatrists lie to people. They make out that man ought to be a self-serving entity and that he has no need for God. Hypnosis using mind-altering drugs is practiced to weaken people's resolve. The Greek word for this hypnosis is "pharmakeia" which is translated in The Bible as witchcraft (Gal 5:20). The drugs in psychiatry are usually seen as different to the drugs on the street but in fact they do the very same thing as the street drugs people use "illegally" to get high. In fact sometimes the drugs in psychiatry are the very same drugs as the ones on the street. The coersion and control doesn't just stop with poisoning people with drugs. Incarceration without trial is routinely used and, in the context of psychological indoctrination, this is just inquisition. Other tactics are used which are equally violent. The victim of psychiatry is usually branded for life in a way that makes him out to be subhuman, a "diseased" subcitizen, a criminal with a record but no evidence of a crime, a punishable target for bullies on fat salaries with no moral backbone but great tendency to judge others.\n\nCONCLUSION\nSo here's your answer: psychology and psychiatry are witchcraft and witchdoctoring. They come under the collective term "witchery" which is just plain and simply false religion. It is a violent, coersive regime and a load of rubbish.
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it is unfortunate to have gone through so much, you definitely need to be seen by a psychitrist, not a psychologist not a counsellor etc, good luck
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I heard in one of your other questions were "Would I make a good Psychologist?" Well Psychologists listen even if it is boring so I would listen , Get Practice! P.s. I want to be one also Have fun and Good luck!
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Well im not PYSCHIC but people tell me i am so i'll give it a shot.\n\nIn your past you were always poor in the future you will win the lottery!
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So you can understand the way people work not only the individual but in groups as well. It will probably prepare you for dealing with families of patients. In sociology I learned about the grieving process... which is something I think a nurse should know alot about... it will teach you how to deal with people.
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Anyone who has worked in the mental health field knows what you are going through is very "normal".  No matter how many years you've been in the field (13 years for me) you can never get too much PEER SUPERVISION.  Talking to other counselors about client cases is the only way to stay sane and of course we always have to have a little behind the scenes humor as well!
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For a Psychology Major \n1. What made them decide to be a psychology major?\n2. Do they have any idea what they would like to do with a degree in Psychology?\n3. Do they plan on furthering their education once they have completed their bachelor degree?\n4. What interests them most about psychology?\n5. Do they plan on doing research? And if so, what do they want to research?\n\nFor a Psychiatrist\n1. What made them decide to choose this profession?\n2. Where did they recieve their education?\n3. What is a regular day like for them in or out of the office?\n4. Did they do a lot of research during their education?\n5. Have they published any case studies, etc.?\n6. What do they find most enjoyable about their job?\n7. What would they recommend for a future therapist?\n8. What has been the funniest and/or most challenging experience while on the job?\n\nHope this helps! Enjoy! Let me know if you have any other questions!
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Money and relocation benefits. Look for an ethical, honest person who would not afraid to speak his or her mind with an excellent work ethic. Someone who will put people first before the bottom-line because he or she knows that without good people the bottom-line will suffer. Someone who will defend the organization as long as it is doing everything right, yet will not be afraid to speak out on behalf of the patients if quality of care is suffering. Is there such a person out there?? Yes, me. I am getting ready to retire from the military with 20 years experience. I have a BSN, MPA and working on an MSN. I have over 18 years of management and leadership experience along with ethics training. Strong people person who knows how to get things done through others. I love it where I am, but if the price is right I will consider working for your company. I worked in the White House Medical Unit for over 3 years in the Clinton administration so I also know how to deal with VIPs, politicians, plus the average guy off the street...contact me at datsmeyall@yahoo.com.
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Unfortunately for the profession, "studies have shown" that there is almost no correlation between the degree to which someone feels helped by the person they go see.....and the letters after their name.\n\n  At the same time, the nature and quality of what is called "The Theraputic Alliance" has been shown to make the most difference. Whether you feel safe and understood by the individual who you see.\n\n   And unfortunately that seems to be a personal quality, and simply not something they can teach in school.\n\n   I guess the point I want to make is that while those who have more schooling may indeed have more training, at the same time.....all the training in the world is not going to help if you don't feel safe or connected with the person you are putting your trust in.\n\n  When it comes to something as personal as you mental health, generally your best bet is to "interview" several therapists first, and go with the one who feels like the best fit for you.\n\n   Just my two cents,\n\n   Bob J.
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I have my B.A. in psychology and am in finishing my first year of grad school in Marriage & Family Psychology.  If you want to be a child psychologist, you'll have to attend graduate school first. My experience is sort of similar in that I had planned to get a degree in clinical psych but decided to change to marriage and family. I have intended to be a therapist all along and this program is focused on teaching those skills--for individuals of all ages as well as couples and families.  A clinical psychologist friend of mine in private practice says I am getting better training than he did to do psychotherapy. in order to decide, you have to clarify to yourself what it is exactly that you want to do when you graduate. both degrees will give you a lot on child development, but the psych degree will involve more psychopathology, diagnosis, and treatment. psychologists can also do testing (achievement, intelligence, personality, depression, anxiety, etc.) while educators technically cannot.  hope this is relevant.
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I think it depends on what field of psychology you envision yourself wanting to do. \n\nIn general, a biology class can help when you get into structure of the brain, nervous system, etc. If you plan on going into neuropsych, look at courses like biology, chemistry, anatomy/physiology for the future.\n\nThe way my undergrad psych program was set up, the only required courses were Intro, Intro to Statistics, and Experimental Psych. Everything else was up to you, because of all of the different subject areas... sports psych, developmental, I/O, sexuality, adolescent, cognitive, sensation/ perception, personality... and the list goes on.\n\nMost graduate degrees in psychology have a strong research component (esp. if you are required to do a thesis/ dissertation) so if you are thinking that route, get comfy with research methodology and statistics. Test and Measurements is also a good course to catch in undergrad if you can.\n\nYou should have a degree advisor within your major dept. that you can talk to for planning your course of study in regards to what you want to do later on. \n\nA sidenote if you are thinking about counseling/ psychotherapy... you might want to look at a Counseling degree/ LPC program and see if that might be what you are looking for as well.
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Hi \nI'm not from the UK.  But I'm a speech pathologist in the USA, practicing for 12 years.  I'm sure if you are interested in this field that you are likely someone whol loves people and wants to help others, so relax and let your personality shine through.  Very likely, they will want to know how you heard about speech therapy, what made you interested in it, what your educational background is, why you think you'd be a good therapist, etc.  Think about who you'd like to work with and how that would affect yoru answers to these questions.  Best of luck.  Its a great field. lots of variety and flexiblity.  Good Mommy job too.