Is it healthy for someone with mental health to become or train in therapy?

Question

like to get a degree in it?

Answer 1

"For someone with meneal health", what do you mean...are you asking if someone with mental health challenges should be schooled and obtain the degree?
Absolutely. Who better to teach about it (or give therapy) than one who's been through the mill?

Answer 2

Your question is a bit confusing ... are you asking about a person who has no 'mental health issues/problems' or one who has mental health issues/problems?
I'm a psychologist ... and the 'first thing' that go me interested in becoming a psychologist, was when I was in high school and 'in treatment' with weekly psychologist 'therapy' and on 'sedative medication' ... and I am an EXCELLENT psychologist, as you could find out if I told you the name I worked under (not the name on my 'grey picture' here) ... but there is 'more' to this than that. If it is you (or someone you know) who is wondering about becoming a 'therapist' you have to answer a question ... WHAT IS 'WRONG' WITH ME? If you have a 'clear diagnosis' then you'll have a 'better idea' ... if you have a 'personality disorder' and can't 'control' when and what you say when in public, I'd say no, don't become a therapist. If you have depression, mania, or bi-polar disorder, whether you are on medication for it or not, a job in the 'field' of psychology would be 'good.' If you have been an abuser, or the abused (NON-sexual, that is) you could become a therapist, but perhaps only in the area in which you were 'involved' (abuse). Think 'long and hard' and if possible talk to your 'college counselor' about your 'choices' before you make your 'final' decision. If you decide to pursue a career in therapy ... WELCOME to the 'community of weirdos' that we all are, really ... we're all HUMAN first, after all!

Answer 3

You mean someone with mental health problems? It depends on what the issues are, and what kind of therapy they want to go into. If it's someone that, for example, has depression, and is managing the symptoms with prescription medication, I don't see any reason why they should not become a counselor if that's what they want to do.
It's something that the person should talk to their mental health specialist about, to make sure that their condition will not interfere with their profession.

Answer 4

I guess it depends on the state of your mental health, and how its controlled via drugs. The expereince you have in your own life can help others and this is good.. it also might help you to. Its a wonderful feeling to be able to give something to others and the compassion and guidance you can give are true from your heart. As you know how they feel for real. I think if this is your goal I say go for it. Talk to a professional, like you doctor about this.. and get some guidance. I hope you can do it.. best of luck hun.

Answer 5

Yes. I was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder several years ago and am right now majoring in social work. As long as the mental disorder can be held in check to allow you to function in a career environment, there is no reason you shouldn't help others. Especially others with the same condition.

Answer 6

Yes, you will find that many therapists or Psychiatrists either come from a family that have mental health problems or they have some of their own. Many say they find it soothing to help other people and by doing so they help themselves.

Answer 7

Actually I have heard that a lot of people with mental issues go into that field because there is something about themselves that they hope to figure out.

Answer 8

Takes a phsyco to know a physco.That's what I told my friend who became a nurse and she is great at it.She always laughs when I say that saying.

Answer 9

imho, no one in their right mind would take on such a job willingly.

Answer 10

sure. why not? recovered addicts help addicts recover- just an example