Inpatient vs. Outpatient
What’s the difference between inpatient and outpatient treatment?
Inpatient requires living at the facility; outpatient allows you to live at home while attending therapy
Health Psychology – What Is It?
Psychology + Medicine, Focuses On How Physical Health And Mental Health Connect, Works With People Undergoing Medical Procedures And Chronic Illness
What does LPC stand for?
Licensed Professional Counselor
True or False – A person can just “snap out of” depression if they try hard enough.
False! Depression is a medical condition, not just sadness
Name a career in psychology that involves working with children.
School psychologist, child therapist, developmental psychologist, ABA therapist.
What kind of therapy is provided in both inpatient and outpatient?
groups and individual sessions.
True or False – Health psychologists only work in hospitals.
False! They also work in private practice, research, schools, and workplaces.
True or False – You need a PhD to become a licensed counselor.
False! You need a master’s and supervised experience.
What’s one common myth about therapy?
That only "crazy" people need therapy, that therapists just give advice, etc.
What does a behavioral health technician do?
Work in schools, hospitals, or mental health facilities.
Name one benefit of outpatient treatment over inpatient.
Therapy While Living At Home, More Flexibility, Family Support, Real-world Practice
What is a BICU
Burn Intensive Care Unit – a specialized unit for people with severe burns
How many hours of supervised experience do you need for an LPC in PA?
3,000 hours
True or False – Seeing a psychologist means you’ll always need medication.
False! Therapy can be effective without medication, depending on the case
Name a career in psychology that involves working with athletes.
Sports psychologist
Name one benefit of inpatient treatment over outpatient.
24/7 Care, Structured Environment, Medical Detox, Supervised, Community
Name one type of surgery that health psychologists support patients through.
Gender-affirming surgery, bariatric surgery, organ transplants, etc.
YES!! you are getting a doctorate in psychology!!
Name one famous person who has been open about addiction recovery.
Robert Downey Jr., Demi Lovato, etc
What Can You Do With An LPC?
Mental health counseling, addiction counseling, school counseling, trauma & crisis work, health psychology, corporate wellness & forensics
What education is needed for an entry-level position in drug & alcohol
Bachelor's
Why Do Patients See A Health Psychologist?
emotional support, behavior change, better recovery outcomes
What’s the difference between an LPC and a licensed psychologist?
LPCs have a master’s, psychologists have a doctorate, and psychologists can do testing and diagnosis
What’s a weird or unexpected job a psychology degree can lead to?
Theme park design, video game development, market research, etc.
What type of psychologist studies brain function and injuries?
Neuropsychologist