Psychology as a career

Do you guys think that Psychology is a good career? Can I have a promising future if I choose psychology as my career? I want to explore this field and help people out but at the same time I wanna be able to earn a good amount of money. Please share your opinions about this :)

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em1ly · 18-21, F

@Busybee333 This is a very interesting perspective. I agree with the point that psychology is very underdeveloped. But it won't stay like that always. People are going to study more about it and develop it as a career. Hopefully we're able to discover more things to make the world a better place : )

Graylight · 51-55, F

@em1ly You do know psychology, associated professions and allied assistance is a robust, growing industry already, right?

em1ly · 18-21, F

@Graylight yes but it's not as developed as other medicine related professions (at least that's what I think)

Graylight · 51-55, F

@em1ly @em1ly I can see that's what you think, but it's not really true. Psychology is the work of unravelling the brain. It's hard to say a lung specialist has the same level of difficulty as a brain surgeon; all factors have to be considered.

I think a lot of the bad view of mental health comes from the insipid pop-psy dilution the media does. A 3-year research project shared with the public as a scintillating headline and based on a single possible finding does nothing to help people feel secure about psychology. Psychologists and allied professionals study for years. They intern and apprentice. They sit for state boards and require certifications and licensure. They must show continuing education and they do what they do for love, not for salary.

Don't worry about the wobbly past of psychology, as too many do. If we did that with the rest of medicine, no one would ever head to the doctor.