Archive for the ‘Mental Health Counseling’ Category

Question by rinnasaurusrex: whats the difference between a therapist, a psychologist and a psychiatrist?
I might be interested in going into going into one of those professions, but I need to know the difference first. Thanks.

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Answer by brwn97eyes
A therapist can refer to anyone doing any sort of “therapy.” This can even be physical therapy, occupation therapy, whatever. In the mental health field, it usually refers to people such as licensed social workers, who have a master’s degree, or a marriage and family counselor, who also has a master’s degree. It can even refer to a psychologist or a psychiatrist if they are doing psychotherapy with a person.

A psychologist is an individual who has specialized training in treating emotional disorders. There are also psychologists who are academic professors who are not “clinical” or “counseling” psychologists and do not do “therapy.” A psychologist has to have a Ph.D or Psy.D, which is usually at least 5 years of training past a bachelor’s degree.

Question by Gooz: Can anyone help me with how I am feeling these days?
About six months ago I was just devastated as my one and only best friend left to overseas. At the time, I was actually fine.. or maybe I was pretending to be fine. But I knew that deep down in my mind somewhere, something was missing. I knew that this world wasn’t going to be the same anymore. Sure, I tried making new friends and I actually went out partying more than ever. I met new friends to hang out with and every weekend we went out. But whatever I do now, it wasn’t enough for me to get rid of that “empty” feeling. So I started drinking and smoking pot every night before I sleep because if I didn’t, I would end up being awake for the whole night. I thought this was going to make the situation better but it didn’t. Apparently, I think I am addicted to alcohol and pot.

 

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Arcadia Doctor Sentenced to Jail Time for Sexually Exploiting Patients

Filed under: psychiatric counseling

Dr. Steve Leong was also sentenced to 30 days of Caltrans work and psychiatric counseling. He was sentenced immediately following his plea of no contest to four misdemeanor counts of false imprisonment and four counts of sexual exploitation of a …
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Should Washington be next state to ban 'gay conversion' therapy?

Filed under: psychiatric counseling

In 1998, the American Psychological Association stated its position opposing any psychiatric treatment, such as reparative or conversion therapy, which assumes homosexuality is a mental disorder and a patient should strive to change their sexual …
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Question by jukeboxhero2008: are there any nutritionists/dietitians out there?
i am interested in the field or at least in getting the education for my own pleasure and health benefits. i am curious as to how much money nutrionists make (im guessing it’s not much). do you have any advice for an aspiring dietitian? is there a “nutrion degree”? i am not only looking for diet knowledge but also to become certified. thanks

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Answer by MELicious
The degree is Registered Dietician. How much you would make as one depends on what type of work you end up doing with it. If you privately counsel individuals and work with them to develop healthy eating plans/menus/food lifestyle – you can end up doing quite well. I work at a Mental Health Institution that focuses mainly on two areas – Drug/Alcohol Rehab and Eatind Disorders. We have several RD’s who work as “nutritionists” and make about $ 100 per 30 minute visit with their private clients.

 

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Power to hurt: how social media impacts our kids

Filed under: gay counseling

An out-gay Paly student reported that he suffered numerous anti-gay attacks in middle school, in person and online, which persist. Recently he discovered several sexually explicit, defamatory and painful-to-read postings …. Administrators report that …
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Question by George Lass: How do you identify a legitimate life coach as opposed to an unqualified quack?
I need to set up an appointment to talk to somebody about practical dating and social skills advice. I want somebody licensed and experienced, ideally who will take psychological health insurance, but I don’t know the first thing about finding a good one and not just somebody who will take my money. How do you do it?

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Answer by Derek
Find someone who generally wants to help people not someone that just wants money. Just look at their actions and you will know.

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