Psychologists are mental health professionals who study and help treat peoples cognitive, emotional, and social processes and behaviors. They undergo years of education and training to be able to provide a range of mental health services. Here are some of the things that psychologists typically do:
- Conduct scientific studies of behavior and brain function.
- Observe, interview, and survey individuals to develop theories about the beliefs and feelings that influence individuals.
- Gather information and evaluate behavior through controlled laboratory experiments, psychoanalysis, or psychotherapy.
- Administer personality, performance, aptitude, or intelligence tests.
- Design behavior modification programs, help people learn healthy ways to handle mental health challenges, and treat mental health issues by providing counseling and psychotherapy, which is also known as talk therapy.
- Evaluate and understand their clients' thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
- Provide a range of mental health services, including evaluations and psychotherapy.
- Work with a variety of people and can treat many kinds of behavioral and mental health issues.
There are many different types of psychologists, including clinical psychologists, counseling psychologists, forensic psychologists, and neuropsychologists, among others. Psychologists can work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, mental health clinics, private practices, and schools.
