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Mental Health careers focus on helping people overcome the emotional and psychological challenges in their lives.
Whether you are helping someone overcome the unexpected loss of a loved one, or you are helping someone win a lifelong battle against mental illness, careers in mental health can make a huge impact on people's lives.
Learn more from alumni who have gone into this field below:
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Learn about other psychology graduates working in mental health by clicking the links below.
Katy Kandaris, MA, LPC
How she became a Professional CounselorProfessional Counselor<br>Inner Balance Counseling
Dawn Bartleman, MSc, LPC
How she became a Professional CounselorProfessional Counselor<br>Happy Hour Counseling
Morgan Hall, PhD
How she became a Clinical NeuropsychologistClinical Neuropsychologist<br>Pinnacle Center
 | Prevention SpecialistPrevention specialists work to educate at-risk youth about substance abuse and other high-risk activities. In this career, you may work in schools or in the community to encourage a drug and alcohol-free lifestyle. You plan and implement programs to help young people in the target demographic become aware of substance abuse issues and teach them how to make alternative lifestyle choices. You may prepare and host activities in schools to discourage tobacco and drug use and to encourage healthy habits. Recommended classes:
Typical salary: $35,000 - $60,000 a year Requirements:
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 | PsychometristPsychometrists primarily create, score and evaluate neuropsychological, psychological, personality and academic tests given to patients. Psychometrists must work under the direct supervision of a clinical psychologist or neuropsychologist. Recommended classes:
Typical salary: $25,000 - $57,000 a year Requirements:
Click here to learn more about how to become a licensed psychometrist |
 | CounselorCounselors work with individuals and groups to promote mental and emotional wellbeing. Counselors can both evaluate and treat mental health problems using counseling and psychotherapy. Counselors can specialize in issues from family or marital problems to substance abuse. Recommended classes:
Typical salary: $27,000 - 70,000 a year Requirements:
Click here to learn more about ASU’s Master’s in Counseling program Click here to learn more about ASU’s Master’s in Human Systems Engineering Click here to find out more about the different counselor licensing requirements by state |
 | Clinical PsychologistA clinical psychologist diagnoses and treats patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Recommended classes:
Typical salary: $39,000 - 100,000 a year Job outlook: Expected to increase by 14% by 2026 Requirements:
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 | PsychiatristPsychiatrists specialize in diagnosing and treating mental illness. Psychiatrists differ from psychologists in that they can prescribe medication to help treat their patients. Recommended classes:
Typical salary: $71,000 - 250,000 a year Requirements:
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