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Sep 2023
28m 10s

How to become a Psychologist 101

Yash and Josh
About this episode

Welcome to the very first episode of the Mental Status podcast!

This is a podcast created for psychology students—by psychology students. We’re your hosts Yash and Josh, and we aim to demystify the unknowns of studying psychology and share our insights along the way.

In this inaugural episode, we navigate the journey to becoming a Psychologist. We explore the different pathways, whether you're a school-leaver, currently studying, or want to make a career change. We unpack everything you need to know, including the degrees, the requirements, and the extra steps you may wish to take.

If it sounds overwhelming right now, don't stress - by the end of this episode, the road ahead will become much clearer.

Useful resources

Visual pathway to becoming a psychologist: https://apac.au/students/registration-pathways/

Check if your psychology program is accredited here: https://apac.au/accredited-programs/search-a-program/

Check this out if you are qualified overseas: https://apac.au/students/overseas-qualifications/

Find us

Email: mentalstatuspodcast@gmail.com

Instagram: @MentalStatusPodcast

Yash’s TikTok: @Aussiepsychstudent

Credits
Podcast Hosts: Yash & Josh
Podcast Producer: Josh Kelly

Music acquired from https://pixabay.com/music/beats-jazzy-hip-hop-boom-bap-111861/

DISCLAIMER: The content discussed on this podcast is separate from our professional and academic roles. Content discussed on the podcast should not be taken as medical or financial advice. and does not constitute personal or professional advice, consultation, therapy, diagnosis, or create a client-therapist relationship. The content provided is for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. This podcast represents the opinions of the hosts and guests of the show. These opinions should not be considered facts and they may change. Topics discussed may generate differing points of view. If you participate (by being a guest, submitting a question, or commenting) you must do so with the knowledge that we cannot control reactions or responses from others, which may not agree with you or feel unfair. While we make every effort to ensure that the information we are sharing is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or corrections of errors. Listeners should not rely on any information...

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