Mental Health Counselor: A Career Guide

There has been a steep rise in depression, anxiety and stress in our world today owing to our modern lifestyles. This is due to our ever-rising involvement with technology and social media, lesser social interaction and increased isolation. This situation is further compounded by our conscious drive to achieve greater academic and professional success to stay relevant in a highly competitive world. Therefore, counseling and therapy becomes imperative to achieve psychological resilience, deal with life's challenges and create a mental health balance. A mental health counselor (MHC) is a person working with individuals, families, couples and groups for promoting optimum mental and emotional health. Such a professional may be trained in specific therapeutic techniques for managing issues such as anxiety, depression, suicidal impulses, grief, family disputes, parenting and marital problems, substance abuse, addictions, self-esteem issues, etc. This book is a valuable compilation of topics, ranging from the basic to the most complex theories and practices in the field of mental health counseling. It also offers a step-by-step guide to a career in mental health counseling. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make this book an invaluable source of knowledge.