Posts Tagged ‘mental health’

Question by Gabesky: Does it seem to you the “treatment” for mental illness is just making the person sleep?
A friend of mine pointed something out to me, the intended effect of most psychiatric drugs is to sedate the person which of course will make them sleepy all the time. It is true in my case at least. I’m on 4 medications, 3 of which are sedatives. It makes me wonder if that is the way psychiatrists think it “fixes” the person, just putting them to sleep so they don’t have to deal with the issues so much. Just thinking of that makes me want to stop my meds, i don’t want to sleep my life away. Your thoughts on this? Thanks.

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Question by : Is there such thing as a drug psychologist?
I’m planning on taking psychology courses this spring, after I finish cosmetology classes, and hopefully begin working towards my masters. (woo!) I know there are different types, like child, family ect.. so I was just wondering if anyone knew about being a psychologist for people that have drug habits. Maybe like going to work in a rehab clinic. I’m sure this sounds ridiculous because I know this is a “real profession” but I never really hear people talking about doing it, but I was just wanting a few facts on the matter! so if anyone knows anything about becoming a psychologist and dealing with drugs, let me know please! I just think if this job is actually possible and I can take courses on people and drugs that this would be great, because I’ve experimented with both people and drugs lol! thanks

 

Men’s Recovery: Resident Life – A brief look into private rooms for participants of Men’s Recovery.

 

Family and Children's Services reaches out to the community

Filed under: recovery counseling

Family and Children's Services has seen an increase in community needs in recent years as it promotes emotional well-being through counseling, education and support. The organization may not be known to all Midland residents, but it has worked since …
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Health column: Dispelling the stigma and myths about mental illness

Filed under: recovery counseling

We promote a wellness recovery model where clients actively participate in their recovery plan. The plan may include medication, counseling, group and other activities. Both El Dorado County Mental Health facilities have Wellness Centers. The Wellness …
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NAHS Gains a Child Couselor-On Site Counseling Clinic –

 

Veterans face access issues for mental health care, advocates say

Filed under: counseling clinic

A VA counseling clinic called the Ventura Vet Center provides more mental health staff and nonmedical services for things ranging from military sexual trauma to issues related to combat. But advocates and therapists told the subcommittee people are …
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Walk-ins now offered for counseling

Filed under: counseling clinic

Students once had to wait up to a week or more to receive their first appointment at the Baylor Counseling Center. As of January, the Counseling Center, located in the McLane Student Life Center, has begun offering a walk-in clinic for initial …
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Counseling roleplay – Psychology 478 Chemical addictions counseling roleplay.

 

Patrick pledges 50% reduction in recidivism in five years

Filed under: addictions counseling

We also expanded the use of compensation funds to help victims with funeral and burial expenses, mental health counseling, crime scene clean up charges, home security installation and other benefits not covered by standard insurance. Today I want to …
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Question by Tracy: What can I REALLY do with a B.A in Psychology?
I’m not sure if I want to to continue on to Grad school after I graduate this May. Some websites and similar questions yielded answers of “case worker”, “disabilities counselor”, “mental health aide”, etc, I am wondering
A) Where do you find these jobs?
B) Some specific job titles that I can look up.
C) What do I look up on job sites like monster.com?

Thanks so much.
So, I’m boned, huh? I just don’t think I’ll do well in grad school.

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Answer by michele
You may be able to secure a position as a mental health tech at a hospital.

Try “mental health technician”, “Mental health aide”, “counselor”. Then weed through the results which allow bachelor’s level applicants.

Best of luck to you,
~M~