Scope Of Clinical Psychology In Pakistan

As the human mind and its capabilities increase day by day the world becomes more challenging. Everyone is running in this race without knowing its purpose. A billionaire isn’t satisfied and can’t define his actual happiness; whereas a common person sees his happiness in the same direction. In this baffle, everyone is facing mental health issues.

Likewise, during a pandemic everyone’s life cycle is altered. So many of them enjoyed this and did creative things, on the same note many of them lost their beloveds; it shows another debatable mental state.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) employment is projected to grow by 10% from 2020-2030. The Clinical Psychology PsyD curriculum will prepare you for multiple roles and a wide variety of future opportunities The scope of clinical psychology encompasses all ages, multiple diversities, and varied systems. Clinical psychologists give psychotherapy, mental testing, and analysis of psychological maladjustment.

To deal with all the mental health issues that everyone’s facing in their lives, Psychology is a major medical field that covers all of it under one umbrella. Presenting situations also leads to different mental conditions such as loss of jobs (leads to depression), loss of beloved one (leads to separation anxiety/post-traumatic stress), and social isolation.

13% of the world population is suffering from mental health issues. According to the world health organization (WHO) “Depression is one of the leading causes of disability. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among 15-29-year-olds. People with severe mental health conditions die prematurely – as much as two decades early – due to preventable physical conditions”.

What is Psychology?

Psychology can be defined as the study of human behaviors and mental processes. It has put a specific focus on mental health. During the last 10 years, it has been realized that mental health is as important as physical if a person is mentally stable so he/ she can also be physically active.

How Do Psychologists Help You?

Clinical psychologists meet with clients to identify problems—emotional, mental, and behavioral—in their lives. Through observation, interviews, and tests, the psychologist will diagnose any existing or potential disorders. Then, together with the client, they formulate a program of treatment according to the client’s needs. Psychologists monitor the client’s progress on a regular basis to ensure that their needs are met by the course of action, and to adjust it if necessary.

Psychology pays attention to mental diseases and related treatments. Psychologists working for the welfare of humanity. They bring positive change in patient’s life and in their environment also.

Scope of Psychology in Pakistan

Where ever in life, there is psychology but this is an art that not everyone knows how to play with the different colors of life. So psychology is equally important in every field of life.

The scope of psychology in Pakistan is increasing day by day as people came to know about mental disorders and mental health issues. Social media is playing important role in the promotion of Psychology all throughout Pakistan. Now psychology is emerging in demand of life in every field related to humans. Now we can see consolers in educational institutes available for students who are seeking solutions to their problems in studies.

If you have a degree in Clinical psychology you can work in different fields like a doctor, researcher, writer, sports psychologist, teaching in special institutes, Professor in universities in Psychology departments and etc. So there is a good scope of clinical psychology in Pakistan you can not ignore this field.
Here are some fields where psychology is emerging day by day.

Clinical Psychology

Clinical psychology is the psychological specialty that provides continuing and comprehensive mental and behavioral health care for individuals and families; consultation with agencies and communities; training, education, and supervision; and research-based practice.

Business Field

Now a day’s psychology is getting very popular in business fields to know the psyche of clients and customers. Psychology entered the business field in order to take help them market their products.

Drugs Rehabilitation Center

Nowadays Psychologists are playing a very important role in many rehabilitation centers in Pakistan where Psychologists are curing drug addicts.

Working With Government

The Pakistani government is also taking help from Psychologists in order to give awareness about mental health issues in people health’s, and minds and to keep their bodies active. As drug addiction is increasing in Pakistan and it is very hard for victims to get rid of drug addiction. So, Psychologists are playing a vital role to make a drug-free Pakistan. Now people come to know that Psychologists are not only available for schizophrenic persons but also for normal people as well as having minor issues in their lives.

Families Consolers

There are family consolers to resolve family issues that cause many types of mental issues among family members. Family consulting is getting very popular in the psychology field.

Clinical Psychology Salary In Pakistan

As well you know the scope of Clinical psychology is increasing in Pakistan day by day so, the demand for psychologists is increasing. According to payscale the average salary of a Clinical psychologist is between Rs 900,000 to Rs 100,000. An expert psychologist is getting Rs 2000,000 according to their experience and skills. Salary always depends on skills and experience. Also if you are working in a good organization then you will get a handsome salary as well as bonuses. Besides doing a job clinical psychologists can open their own clinics and earn a good amount.

Clinical Psychology Subjects In Pakistan

In Pakistan BSc and MSc clinical psychology students have to study the following elective and compulsory subjects according to HEC in the whole degree. These subjects can be changed according to the institute’s syllabus.
• Introduction to Clinical Psychology
• Developmental Psychopathology
• Therapeutic Techniques in NLP Hypnosis
• Therapeutic Approaches with Children
• NLP in Psychotherapy
• Therapeutic Approaches with Adults
• Adult Psycho-Diagnostic Assessments
• Adulthood Psychopathology
• Neuropsychology
• Data Collection Methods
• Child Psych diagnostic Assessments
• Research Designs and Related Statistical Analysis
• Clinical Case Report
• School Psychology
• Health Psychology

What Are the Required Skills in Psychology?

First of all, the psychologist has the skills to attract the patient in the way that he/she can share problems with you and can trust you. So, the problems the patient is hiding from him and his family can share with you. The psychologist must be a good listener so that the patient can be open with you and share his feelings and problems with you. Creating patient trust is a big achievement in Psychology.
Here is the list of some skills every psychologist must have:
• Self Confidence
• Integrity
• Verbal Communication
• Research
• Attractiveness
• Numeracy
• Time Management
• Science Proficiency
• Positive Attitude
• Critical Thinking
• Adaptability
• Drive and Resilience
• Written Communication
• Patience
• Self-Awareness