What Could Your Nearest Psychologist Offer You?

In order to understand the entire scope of what a psychologist offers in terms of services, it is first imperative to understand what a psychologist does. A psychologist is a trained professional who is certified in studying mental processes and human behaviour. This is done by observing, interpreting and recording what people do and how people behave with one another in a natural environment. Some psychologists work independently in private mental health clinics while others work in collaboration with psychiatrists, physicians, social workers and hospitals that offer OPD and IPD services for mental health problems. You can find a solution to everything from anxiety counselling to depression counselling in Mumbai. 

What does a psychologist do?

·       Scientific studies to study human behaviour

·       Collect information by using interviews, surveys, psychological tests, observations etc

·       Identifying behaviour patterns to understand behaviour

·       Use knowledge to create awareness amongst individuals and groups

·       Address psychological issues at schools and workplaces

·       Work with individuals, families and couples to make desired changes for a desirable outcome

·       Diagnose mental, emotional and behavioural disorders

·       Curate and carry out treatment plans

Here are a few problems that psychologists specifically cater to:

Stress Management therapy  - Stress management therapy aims at controlling and regulating a person’s stress levels especially when higher stress levels start affects a person’s ability to function effectively. Stress with negative consequences is called distress and one with positive consequences is called stress. Stress gives rise to various mental and physical symptoms that can give rise to multiple physical and mental health problems like depression. A psychologist treats stress by providing various healthy ways to manage anxiety and stress. Some common stress management techniques include daily exercise routines, hobbies, journalist, sharing etc.

Couple Therapy - In couple therapy, a psychologist evaluates a couples’ relationship by asking a couple to tell their story in their own way and carefully interrupts to get a better idea of the situation. This helps the couple to de-escalate conflict and share their point of view. The psychologist may meet each individual personally only if this is beneficial to both individuals in the relationship. The psychologist encourages the couple to give their best effort to save their relationship and to change the unhealthy dynamic that causes a drift between them. The challenge, however, is for the couple to change the pattern of responses amongst each other.

Psychological Disorder - The main role of a psychologist is diagnosing and treating mental disorders. Mental disorders can be divided into some broad categories. These are mood disorders, behavioural disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders etc. Some of the most common mental disorders are major depressive disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, split personality disorder/multiple personality disorder, and more.

It is advisable to spread awareness about mental health. Why? Mental health disorders are most effectively treated when they are diagnosed in its early stages. When these disorders are diagnosed early, treatment plans for the same can be formulated and implemented immediately which nips the disorder in the bud and avoids it from becoming a full-blown mental health problem.