Is there a way for me to become a psychiatrist without actually having a degree in this field?
I've been providing psychiatric help for my friends and relatives for a while now, and the word has sort of spread to the point where my friends are referring their friends to have a session with me. Everyone seems satisfied with the results so far.
So I'm thinking, is there a way for me to make it official? I have a bachelor's degree in political science and a master's degree in political philosophy, and I'm currently working as a journalist.
>>1683020
Only three star posters would have any chance of making an accredited leap into psychiatry like that in today's world.
>>1683020
>I've been providing psychiatric help for my friends and relatives for a while
Do you mean you prescribe them medication? That's what psychiatrists do. For that reason, they have to go to med school.
I think you mean becoming a psychologist/counselor. Because there's no way you could become a psychiatrist within it a degree. That would be fucking dangerous.
>>1683033
Damn, still got some earning to do, it seems. People just don't upboat my posts all that much.
>>1683042
>I think you mean becoming a psychologist/counselor.
Possible, but I was sure I got the terms right this time. I always confused the two. Anyway, I meant the so-called 'shrink'. Not a native English speaker, sorry.
>Because there's no way you could become a psychiatrist within it a degree.
And what about psychologist/counselor?
You can't be a psychiatrist without a degree, and same with a psychologist.
You could be a counsellor with some training though.
>>1683067
>You could be a counselor with some training though.
Where could I get the necessary training? Any idea?
>>1683091
Depends, Google it
>>1683096
Alright, I will.