Clinical Psychology Explained

Few people outside the profession can actually explain what Clinical Psychology is. The British Psychological Society states very simply, “Psychology is the scientific study of people, the mind and behaviour. It is both a thriving academic discipline and a vital professional practice”.

The largest sub section of psychology, it is based on the care, treatment, diagnosis and assessment of mental disorders and behavior within adults and children. This encompasses learning disabilities, emotional trauma, phobias, substance abuse, or more serious conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Clinical Psychologists – Their Role

Clinical psychologists work in hospitals, mental health institutions, private clinics, the military or government sectors but they are not medical doctors, nor do they generally prescribe medications.