INTRODUCTION Clinical psychology is a broad branch of psychology that focuses on diagnosing and treating mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Some of the more common disorders that might be treated include learning disabilities, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. The field of psychology became more recognized during the second half of the 19th century, although clinical psychology wasn't recognized until the end of the 19th century. It was around this time that Lightner Witmer first helped treat a boy with a learning disability. In 1896, Witmer opened the first psychology clinic, which catered to children with disabilities. In 1907, he coined the phrase "clinical psychology" in his new psychology journal, called …show more content…
His progress in treating that one child helped pave the way for the future of clinical psychology. NEED OF A PSYCHOLOGIST The need for a psychologist is continually growing. Becoming a licensed psychologist involves years of education and professional training in the field. There is little doubt that the educational path of an aspiring psychologist will be challenging both personally and academically, but the career outcome is worth the effort. Psychology consistently ranks as one of the top careers in terms of job outlook and job satisfaction. Clinical psychologists are the psychologists in charge of analyzing, identifying, treating, and preventing mental disorders and issues. They work in private practice, or state-run hospitals, or an academic environment and study psychological such as schizophrenia and depression. Their job is to help their patients identify, understand, and treat both common and serious mental …show more content…
. Glimpse into a Full-Time Job: As a college student, we can learn what type of work we want to do when we are graduate, but we may not know what the day-to-day looks like. An internship provides a glimpse into what the work is like and if we will like it or not. Internships provide real-life exposure to the work world and organization without committing an entire career. Gain Confidence: We may not have the experience yet, or even the confidence to do the job we think we want, however, most internships train students on-the-job and provide a fantastic learning experience for them to build their confidence. This confidence show, especially if you are in the middle of a phone or in-person interview. Build Your Network: Building your professional network is just as important as building your experience. Internships allow students to connect with professionals that are involved in similar work. It’s important to build your professional network. These connections can be very important for us when looking for a