Mental and Physical Wellness

? asked:


I still havent picked a carreer, so I have my options open. What will I be doing there as a mental health specialist? Honestly? Will I be rescueing people or what? Would I be in a base? What do I do in war?

Bartolome

linz509 asked:


Hi, I’m conducting an informal survey for mental health services, my question is, if you were to receive counseling or assistance from a mental health services provider, what would you want? For example if you are depressed, what kind of attention/care would you hope to get? I appreciate your time. Thanks!

Luis

Well la-di-da asked:


I’ve worked in the mental health field for a few years now. I’ve worked among many therapists, and have talked to countless others on the phone. Half of these people (actually probably more than half) are crazier than the patients! The ones I’m talking about have been very rude, verbally abusive, arrogant, condescending, catty, and just over all very negative. Many of these people have their own practices and see patients and I would cringe at the thought of having them as a therapist. If only patients knew….
Why do you think this is the case many times? Why do people who apparently need so much mental help themselves go into a field where they are supposed to have a healthy edge to help others?
Well here is my assessment:

I agree that people go into the field thinking they will learn something about themselves, “better” themselves, and have this gung-ho attitude about helping others - “I’ll be an expert because I’ve been through this” type of mentality. But this is where they get stuck - just merely learning about counseling is not enough to help heal. It is the relationship between patient and counselor that helps the healing process, and you can’t magically get the same effect just from reading the books. SO …these people end up disappointed and still “unfixed”. Just my 2 cents.

Diego

Heliocentric asked:


I don’t have insurance, but I really need to see a doctor. I am going through a serious mental health crisis and I am afraid I may try to kill myself if I don’t get professional help soon. I’ve tried to find help on samhsa.gov and my state’s health department’s website, but neither is clear about eligibility or services. Is there anyone out there who has already navigated the system and can explain it in plain English? Are there any resources out there for me?

Caroline

Bella asked:


Does anyone know where i can volunteer for helping the homeless or anything to do with mental health?
Oh and in the Orange County area.
Im 16 by the way.
Thank you!!

Lauren

bushmechanic asked:


I want to study mental health at university but my friends think leaning disability is better,what are advantages of studying mental health?

Maya

tangerine asked:


I have heard of situations in which mental health professionals have treated clients whom they personally disliked. If a counselor, psychiatrist, psychologist, or social worker actually dislikes a client, does he/she really have any business treating that person? After all, doesn’t a client have the right to be treated by a professional who has his/her best interests at heart and actually cares about his/her welfare?

Mary

Eyes have not seen… asked:


As a Social Worker, I am looking for better ways to engage clients with severe mental health dx’s (schiophrenia, bi-polar, paranoia, etc.) to get them interested or involeved in their care. Any suggestions of approaches? Also what do u find helpful when trying o speak to a client wxperiencing delusions/hallucinations?

Evan

quitta asked:


I have mental health problems and I have to deal with people judging me without getting to know me. I don’t think it’s fair that people treat others so badly. It hurts my feellings.

Andrea

Shades of Grey asked:


I think I might have mild-moderate depression, and there is someone at the college where I go who does mental health evaluations, and then I guess decides whether they’re going to refer you to someone. I’m just wondering how this works, its doesn’t sound like a therapy session kind of thing, it sounds like a get to the point kind of thing, what do I need to prepared to answer and say? Thank you.

Jose