If you don’t read any further than this first paragraph then I have done my job. These are the best resources that you need if you or someone that you love is currently experiencing suicidal thoughts. The most important thing you need to know is that there are places that you can go to get help. That you are loved, that you are important and that somebody is always there for you. NAMI- The National Alliance on Mental Illness has these resources that you can utilize for yourself or others in need.
Being a psychologist has many facets and there are so many varieties of them. While researching this blog I found out some very cool things about this field. But let’s start with the basics…
Clinical psychology is concerned with the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders. While some professionals in this field often work in medical settings, clinical psychologists are not medical doctors and do not prescribe medications in most states. Just an FYI. When you are looking for something specific it is important to be clear with your needs and make sure you are going to the right person the first time. With all the current waiting lists and delays in receiving services the last thing you want to do is wait for months and only then find out that you cannot get your mental health needs met like you thought you could.
Being a psychologist has many facets and there are so many shapes and sizes of them.
The significant mental health crisis the world is experiencing is at RED level status, so understanding the types of therapy available to you and your family in the moment of crisis is extremely important, and I know not everyone is a therapist, like me. I am hopeful my knowledge and experience will help you or someone you love should a mental health crisis happen.
Part of finding the right fit among the numerous licensed counselors out there is once you get started you develop a good working relationship with the person you’ve chosen. That does not mean that you turn into best friends who text each other and spend time hanging out outside of the office.
