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Certainly, after the corona epidemic, as the cases of anxiety, depression and mental health have increased rapidly, career opportunities in the field of psychology have also increased at the same pace . In fact, the human brain is extremely complex and so is its functioning. Psychology provides us with information about the human brain. In psychology, we study the nature , process , reaction and other aspects related to the human brain. Young people who want to understand the complexity of how the human brain thinks , acts and reacts and how such problems can be diagnosed can choose psychology as their field of study and career .

Careers in treating anxiety, stress and depression

A recently published study report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) reveals that around one billion people around the world are suffering from mental illnesses. That means one out of every 8 people in the world suffers from anxiety or depression. In fact, due to globalization and liberalization along with Covid-19, as the mental condition of man is getting weakened due to anxiety, depression, stress and problems , the usefulness of psychology is increasing. In such a situation, the subject of psychology is becoming the choice of the youth.

Career Skills in Psychology

To make an attractive career in psychology, one should have interest in individuals , their thought processes , social attitudes and the complexities of human relationships. To succeed in a career related to psychology , one needs to develop good communication skills , sensitivity , patience , empathy, genuineness and other such qualities . One has to work without any prejudice towards the patient. Long hours of counseling can be physically tiring. One has to be aware of one's own mental health. It is a challenge to treat the patient without being sensitive and emotionally attached to him.

Various career options in psychology

There are many disciplines of psychology from the point of view of career building . These mainly include educational psychology , child psychology , social psychology , industrial psychology , experimental psychology , sports psychology , clinical psychology , psychopathology psychology , etc. Counseling psychology has progressed rapidly after COVID-19. Counseling psychology practitioners , called counselors , talk to individuals , understand their mental state and suggest the best ways to overcome the problems troubling them. The main difference between a counselor and a psychology therapist is that a counselor can help a needy person only as a counselor. He cannot do psychological testing or practice as a psychology therapist. In fact, the practice of psychology therapy is not valid without any qualified training. For this, it is necessary to do an internship and certificate course of at least 6 months or one year.

Career opportunities in psychology

Your field of work as a psychologist will depend mainly on the specialization you choose. Psychologists find work opportunities in industrial and service organizations , large hospitals , educational institutions including schools , colleges and universities , vocational guidance centers , social welfare organizations , rehabilitation centers and reputed NGOs. In many cases , psychologists get work opportunities in human resource departments and training centers of the corporate world. Organizations like the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) , Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) also require the services of psychologists. There is also a great opportunity for psychology students to work as clinical psychologists or counselors in hospitals and health services. Today, there are many jobs in both private and government hospitals. Counselors are appointed in hospitals. After completing a course in psychology, psychology students get a chance to teach in colleges and universities.

It is also worth mentioning that management institutes are hiring psychology students to teach business communication and HR. Apart from private companies, psychology students are also employed in DRDO labs in Scientist B grade. For this, it is necessary that you have a postgraduate degree in psychology. According to recent The demand for psychologists has increased significantly over the years. Also, Covid-19 has increased the need for psychologists in society.

Psychology related courses

Psychology as an independent subject can be studied mostly at the twelfth level in the arts stream. At the graduate level, this subject can be studied with a combination of other subjects. Various certificate, diploma, degree and post-graduation courses related to psychology are available in various universities of the country and special national institutes related to psychology. These include BA/BA Honors in Psychology, MA/MSc in Psychology, PG Diploma in Psychology. Certificate Course for Counseling, Diploma in Psychological Medicine , Medicine and Social Psychology , PhD in Clinical Psychology , Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing etc. are also in demand . Although online courses for psychology testing are also available, but doing a regular course in psychology is more beneficial. In this, one gets to learn more useful practically. If you want to make a career in the field of psychology, then according to your suitability, you can move forward on the path of career by doing a suitable course in psychology from a quality educational institution.

Dr. Jayantilal Bhandari ( Career Counselor) 111, Gumasta Nagar , Indore- 9 ( Phone- 0731 2482060, 2480090)