The following questions are related to ‘Psychology Profession’ at Ask the Psychologist: Online Clinical Psychologist.
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Q: My partner and I are absoulty sure he has Bipolar Disorder. He remembers feeling the way he is since about 9 years old, maybe always. I have done quite a lot of reserach this past week and a few quizzes. It would appear he has rapid cycles, going from one end of hyper happiness [...]
Q: IS MY THERAPIST NUTS?? I have been seeing my therapist regularly for a year and I believe we get along quite well, as we seem to have some things in common. Recently, during our sessions my therapist has confessed the following to me: He is not happily married and there are “divisions” in his [...]
Q: I went to a psychologist and told him that I did not want to answer certain questions regarding my sexual life. He insisted that I answer them anyway. In addition he also insulted me several times. When seeking psychological help can you refuse to answer certain questions, and do you have to accept insults [...]
Q: Please could you tell me about those Psychologists who work with patients who are undergoing surgery? I have seen patients being referred to Psychologists to make sure they are psychologically stable enough to undergo the surgery. Also I’ve seen people referred to make sure they are undergoing surgery, for example reconstructive surgery or gender [...]
Q: I am trying to deal with something that has made my severe depression even worse, and I was wondering if you might have any information about the official guidelines on being a “mandatory reporter”. I am dealing with deep depression, and finally reached out to a friend, who I knew had dealt with mental [...]
Q: I am currently working on my associate’s degree in psychology with the intention of getting my master’s. I would like to make my concentration in PTSD. Could you give me some advice as to how to go about getting there? A: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a clinical diagnosis — not an area of [...]
Q: I have contacted two different psychiatrists in two different locations and left a message to make an appointment. The first one never answered after two phone calls and I then wrote an e-mail to the office and requested someone to call back. My e-mail was answered by the receptionists (I believe) and said she [...]
