'Psychiatry' derives from the Greek 'psyche' (soul, butterfly) and 'iatros' (healing), and means 'healing of the soul'. In Greek myth, Psyche's lover was no other than Eros. Source: Wikicommons In my ...

The career lessons from the leadership of the American Psychiatric Association, including the President and Chief Executive Offer, shed light on the intricate pathway of career growth and development.

A growing cultural shift is happening: More young people are recognizing the importance of mental health. As awareness builds, so does an opportunity — not just to reduce stigma, but to spark interest ...

People often say they want to “work in mental health” without realizing how many different paths that phrase can mean. Counseling, social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy — each comes ...

New York state launched a survey for mental health professionals to provide insight into the field’s career paths and professions.

SATURDAY, A SECOND SYSTEM COMING MONDAY INTO TUESDAY AND DOUBLE SOME OF THE NUMBERS. BRANDI: THANKS SO MUCH. GROWING A NEW GENERATION OF DIVERSE THERAPISTS. THAT’S THE GOAL OF A NEW PROGRAM FROM ...

Liz Simmons is an education staff writer at Forbes Advisor. She has written about higher education and career development for various online publications since 2016. She earned a master’s degree in ...

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — More of UNLV’s medical school graduates are choosing a career as a psychiatrist. The chair of the department credits increased awareness around mental health and shift in the ...

With mental health disorders on the rise and a shortage of psychiatrists across the United States, physician assistants/associates (PAs) are increasingly seeking out psychiatric care roles and can ...

New York is rolling out a statewide effort to build the mental health workforce, starting with a new survey aimed at people already in the field. The New York State Office of Mental Health wants ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Wichita Public Schools is launching a new program to prepare students for careers in mental health, addressing a shortage of workers in the field. The district is expanding ...

In my experience, most medical students enjoy learning about mental illness and talking to mentally ill people, who often have a refreshing knack for saying things exactly how they are. In a fit of ...