Helping those with mental illnesses

Curious about how the mind works? A career in mental health might be a good fit for you! There are many different options if you're interested in a career helping those who suffer from mental illnesses. If you love helping people in need, you'll be interested to learn more about mental health and how all the different kinds of illnesses are treated. Mental health professionals work with patients to help them recover or manage many mental health problems, including depression, grief, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, and eating disorders, to name a few. This book will walk you through different career options and the needed education. It also describes how to get a head start by volunteering, as well as potential salaries and the job outlook for those in mental health careers. The Careers Making A Difference series provides information on nine important and interesting careers that make a difference in and improve the whole of society. Each book in the series describes the careers available in the field, plus valuable information on education, training, salaries, job outlook, and job satisfaction.