I have been receiving training to diagnose a variety of psychiatric disorders.
That's great! Is it a medical degree that you're working on?
Thats right! Since its the only way I can become a mental health professional.
What a great job! What type of patients do you hope to treat?
Mostly ones which are affected in particular regions or functions of the hippocampus. Thats my specialty! 
Oh wow, that sounds really complex! How many years of school will you have to complete?
About 5 years now. It has caused me significant distress but its worth it in the end!
It will be! Not only do you get the chance to help people, but the pay is probably really great! Maybe I should consider a similar profession!
using various methods such as psychometric tests but often relying on observation and questioning. Treatments are provided by various mental health professionals. Psychotherapy and psychiatric medication are two major treatment options. Other treatments include lifestyle changes, social interventions, peer support, and self-help. In a minority of cases there might be involuntary detention or treatment. Prevention programs have been shown to reduce depression.
Common mental disorders include depression, which affects about 300 million, bipolar disorder, which affects about 60 million, dementia, which affects about
, would find something to identify with in my books, pick up one and experience a personal sense of discovery. That's great. I think that if you're a creative person, you should just go about your business, do your work and not care about how it's received. I never read reviews because if you believe the good ones you have to believe the bad ones too. Not that I don't care about success. I do, but only because it lets me do what I want. I