The importance of Psychology.

Psychology is a field that has only now begun opening up in our society. Why is it that mental health is not seen as a priority? Especially in a place like Pakistan, where there is political instability and many other factors that influence the amount of stress we face as citizens.

Even though most of us have begun abandoning the idea that going to a psychologist means your crazy, there is still a taboo placed on it. Most parents are embarrassed to send their kids for therapy; and the results are disastrous. Everyday you hear about normal college students committing suicide; students who have had a history of stability, lose themselves sometimes, and feel that they have no one to turn to. There is also a difference between talking to family and friends, and seeing a professional. One can take care of themselves, and   manage things like the flu and general ailments, but sometimes you need to go to a doctor, because you or your parents do not have the expertise to deal with something, or figure out causes of illnesses; it is the same with psychology; sometimes you just need professional diagnosis; sometimes even 2 to 3 sessions can help you significantly faster and more effectively.

In my opinion, counselling is extremely important, especially for college and high school students; the stress they under go, the changes they deal with, and the transitions they must make put a lot on their plate; The Lyceum School has academic counselors and well as 2 or 3 psychologists, who serve as general counselors for all the students; this is one of the reasons I feel it is such a good institution; it shows actual consideration for students. Health insurance should start covering psychological counseling as well; if one can receive insurance for heart surgery, they should have some security for their mental state as well.