For those interested in exploring a career in mental health, a common question that may arise is, “What steps do I have to go through in order to become a therapist?” The answer to this question may depend on a variety of factors. In this article, we will explore a few of these f...
To address the school psychology shortage and the increased need for mental health services in one Midwestern state, school psychology faculty and professionals from two different educational service agencies collaborated to develop a “Grow Your Own” program. Because the state, at the time of this...
young workers, with a focus on (1) novel factors of the psychosocial work environment that are relevant for young workers but have not been described in the literature and (2) experiences of psychosocial work factors associated with mental health that are specific to and typical for young ...
For their bachelor’s degree, mental health counselors usually major in psychology, sociology, education, or a related subject. A psychology degree isn’t mandatory, but it is ideal for laying the foundation for challenging graduate-level coursework. For those with non-psychology degrees, there’...
With the prolongation of the life expectancy of the Chinese population and the intensification of the aging process of the population, the mental health problems of the elderly have become increasingly prominent. This study aims to explore whether self-e
Mental health counselors, often called licensed mental health counselors (LMHC), also hold a master's degree. This can be a degree in counseling, psychology, or a related field. They work with clients to address various mental health concerns like anxiety, depression, and stress management. A ...
Though there’s not a particular undergraduate major prospective mental health counselors must pursue, it may be helpful to earn a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as psychology, sociology or human services.“It's just a really broad interdisciplinary field at our core, so that ...
Over the next 31 days, you'll have the opportunity to try expert-backed mental health practices that fall in these four categories. Maybe you do all 31; maybe you'll just do one a week. Whatever! Pick what schedule feels right to you and try sticking with it. If all goes well, at...
Economic hardships have far-reaching implications for families with children, impacting their well-being and development during the COVID-19 pandemic. The
Parental keyworker statusParticipants were provided with a definition of keyworkers as people whose jobs are vital to public health and safety during the coronavirus lockdown and with examples of these types of jobs. They were then asked whether one, both or neither of their parents/caregivers we...