How to find a therapist & stop worrying about the cost: New mental health challenge India faces

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The mental health counselling industry is booming in India. But unqualified and untrained psychologists are offering counselling services in the absence of any regulation. Almost anyone with just a Masters degree or a short bridge-course can become a therapist. On social media platforms like Instagram and KZfaq, abundant profiles of life coaches, listeners, meditation and yoga therapists and influencers are guiding people through social anxiety, stress, depression for a fee. Though many of them are not calling themselves counselling psychologists, the services they are offering are similar to those of professional counsellors. Besides, the quality of education in psychology is also not standardised and most young counselling psychologists barely receive any training outside of textbooks. The Allied Healthcare Professionals Act 2021 meant to streamline the sector, is yet to be implemented.
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@sethvijay36 Жыл бұрын

Very informative and useful Thx Sonal ji

@sahadhaneef272 Жыл бұрын

Your coverage haven't mentioned about all the aspects to treat mental illness. In case of more serious issues one might need to consult a registered professional clinical psychologist(not couselling psychologist) and he might also work with a psychiatrist if medication is needed.

@gamersblog941 2 ай бұрын

Hello, can you suggest me any psycologist please for depression and anxiety

@sahadhaneef272 2 ай бұрын

@@gamersblog941 Hello, I am not sure where you are located. I am from Alleppey, Kerala. I was also facing severe anxiety for more than a year and now it is completely cured. I consulted a clinical psychologist and psychiatrist from my city.

@ashimkalita8386 Жыл бұрын

What about the so-called fitness coaches...

@kshwetasharma Жыл бұрын

Dear Ms.Sonali, thank you for bringing up this important issue, but it’s disappointing to see your coverage with none of the Clinical Psychologists who are qualified and licensed as per the Mental Health Care Act in India. Checking reviews to choose your therapist is not the exact way, as we all know this business of fake reviews and followers. It would be great if you could talk to any of the Licensed Clinical Psychologists before featuring various counseling Centers. You provided a new marketing mode to these counseling Centers, unintentionally. Hope to see your better understanding as a responsible journalist from a reputed brand name.

@kshwetasharma Жыл бұрын

We expect better coverage from a responsible media house with complete awareness of mental health professionals in India.