Life in Psych

How to interview for practicum

It's nerve-racking applying to practicum sites... and then you get to add the dreaded interview. In your graduate therapy degree program, you will be required to work at a Practicum Site. Practicum is basically a time in which you implement the skills you've learned in your classes. Some students start a practicum their first year, others start their second or third year. Regardless of when you start, you will have to interview for the site. My hope is that I can pro…

5 ways you can help someone with depression

According to National Institute of Mental Health, in 2019 "an estimated 19.4 million adults in the United States had at least one major depressive episode. This number represented 7.8% of all U.S. adults." Chances are you know someone who was or is currently depressed. It can be hard to know how to help! My best suggestion is to encourage them to see a therapist. But, there are also things you can do to help as well! Below is some tips on how to help someone with d…