You’re interested in the human mind, and you want to help people. But how can you best do that? If you’re trying to decide between the fields of psychiatry and psychology, neither is better in terms of helping people, but they are different fields. Here are a few factors you should consider before you make your decision. Continue reading
As mental health issues become more prevalent nationwide, more people are choosing to pursue a career in the mental health sector. The trend is clearly seen in the field of psychiatry, which is becoming increasingly popular among university students. This growing interest in psychiatry is important as the need for mental health services has increased drastically since the outbreak of COVID-19. If you are thinking about becoming a psychiatrist, however, there are a few things you need to consider before you commit to entering the field. Continue reading
Earning an excellent grade on a psychology exam often requires massive amounts of reading, knowledge retention and interpretation of information. So it’s easy to understand why so many psychology students dread exams. Trying to read a dozen books the night before an exam is admirable, but hardly effective. A far better approach is to approach your psychology course (and your psychology exam) with a suitable game plan. Continue reading
An increasing number of college students are becoming interested in the field of psychiatry due to high demand for mental health services. A psychiatrist is a trained medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating emotional, behavioral, and mental disorders. Unlikely a psychologist or social worker, a psychiatrist is able to write prescriptions for helpful medication that can help clients to manage their issues. Psychiatrist often work as part of a multi-disciplinary team that consists of occupational therapists, social workers, clinical psychologists, and nurses. If you are interested in entering the field of psychiatry, check below for a few things you should keep in mind. Continue reading
The science of psychology is growing and evolving with each passing day. One of the primary reasons for the field’s consistent growth is the multitude of cleverly designed experiments that help us to better understand human thinking and behavior. Even people who are not very knowledgeable about psychology may have heard about groundbreaking studies such as Zimbardo’s Stanford prison experiment, Asch’s conformity experiments, or the Milgram experiments on obedience. While it is impossible to conduct a “perfect” study, there are steps you can take to ensure your psychology experiment produces results that are valid, reliable, and accurate. Continue reading
Exam season can be rather stressful, especially if you are studying for a stressful exam like the USLME. Balancing your work while protecting you mental health is not always easy. If you are feeling lost and frustrated, there are a few ways in which you can improve your mental health while studying. Here are a few tips and tricks to combat stress and the blues while you hit the books. Continue reading
