What is Psychology ?
* Psychology can be broadly defined as the study of the human mind and behavior.
* It is a systematic approach to the understanding of people, their thoughts,
emotions and behavior. The application of this understanding helps to solve
human problems.
* It involves a comprehensive understanding of emotional issues at the deep root
level which brings about health, happiness and functionality in the client.
* The study of psychology allows one to appreciate the relationship between
thoughts, emotions and the resulting behavior.
* Behavior is understood in context of both, the physical and social
conditions..
Our Procedures ?
* Clinical psychologists interview patients and give diagnostic tests.
* Psychologists gather information through controlled experiments, personality,
projective, performance, aptitude, intelligence and other tests.
* Based on the results they help in diagnosing the illness or identifying the
problem.
* They may provide individual, family, or group psychotherapy.
* Some clinical psychologists collaborate with physicians and other specialists
to develop and implement treatment and intervention programs that patients can
understand and comply with.
* They design and implement behavior modification programs.
Myths associated with psychology
* It is false that only "mentally ill" people need a psychologist.
* It is false that psychologists can read minds.
* It is false that the psychologist will discuss my confidential matters with
others.
* It is false that a psychologist will give me medication or an electric shock.
* It is false that the psychologist is a stranger who cannot understand my
personal and/or home problems.
* It is false that the psychologist will "fix" my problem for me.
* It is false that a psychologist will judge me for my weaknesses.
* It is false that time will heal better than a psychologist.