The more society develops, the higher the pressure of life, leading to mental disorders and illnesses that tend to be common in developed countries such as depression, autism, paranoia, anxiety, loneliness... (illustrative photo)
The study of modern society
In the world, Psychology officially became an independent science since 1879. Very early, this science, which has the intersection between natural science and social science, appeared due to the need to research and understand the movement of human thinking, emotions, and psychology under the influence of natural and social factors.
The world's leading university centers in the US, France, UK, Australia... and developed Asian countries all have Psychology as an indispensable major in the system of social sciences and humanities.
Associate Professor, Dr. Trinh Thi Linh - Deputy Head of the Department of Psychology, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU explains: "Psychology is everything.cThe phenomena of spiritual life, the inner world of human beings; closely linked to and governing all human activities. Psychology is a science that specializes in researching the spiritual phenomena of individuals and social groups, contributing to improving and enhancing the quality of human spiritual life. This is an interdisciplinary science and a science of modern society".
In fact, the more society develops, the higher the pressure of life, leading to mental disorders and illnesses that tend to be common in developed countries such as depression, autism, paranoia, anxiety, loneliness...
This situation occurs regardless of age, gender, occupation or education level of each person. Data from the World Health Organization (WHO) predicts that by 2020, depression will be the second disease attacking human health after cardiovascular disease.
Currently, 3%-5% of the world's population suffers from this disease. Half of mental illnesses begin at the age of 14, but most are not detected or treated. According to research by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), about 8%-29% of Vietnamese adolescents suffer from mental health problems.
According to many domestic studies, 87% of children in the research sample have psychological problems. It is estimated that in Vietnam there are at least three million adolescents with mental health problems, but only about 20% of them receive the necessary medical support and treatment.
"As modern society develops, the Psychology profession is increasingly valued because of its necessity and the humanistic value it brings in the pursuit of a happy life for people" - Associate Professor, Dr. Trinh Thi Linh affirmed.
In fact, Psychology not only helps treat mental illnesses or psychological disorders, but psychological knowledge also has very wide applications in many different social fields.
School psychologyprovide knowledge on the application of Psychology in the education and teaching process in secondary schools.Tourism psychologyResearch on phenomena and operating mechanisms of psychological laws of people and groups of people in tourism activities; research on the development of tourism types and psychological characteristics of tourist groups; research on human communication in tourism activities.
Social psychologyprovides a comprehensive view of the formation and psychological development of individuals in the process of joining different social groups.Psychology of advertising propagandaStudy the forms and principles of advertising and propaganda activities, the mindset, awareness and factors affecting the effectiveness and quality of advertising and propaganda activities, the organization methods and procedures for carrying out a specific advertising program.Forensic psychologyassessment of human psychological phenomena in the field of law.
Psychology of religioninterested in the psychological aspect of beliefs and religions.Family psychologyexplain the basis of connection, establish relationships between family members.Telephone and internet consultation skillsprovide consultation process via phone and internet, how to analyze client's situation through listening and seeing indirectly client's problem...
In Vietnam, the Faculty of Psychology, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU was formed from the Department of Social Psychology of the Faculty of Philosophy, Hanoi National University and officially became the Faculty of Psychology since 1997.
Currently, the Faculty of Psychology has 02 bachelor training programs: standard and high-quality. The training characteristic of the Faculty is to train broad foundation knowledge of Psychology, on that basis, to delve into specialized orientations. In-depth knowledge in the Psychology training program includes 03 main knowledge blocks.
One is the basic knowledge about the formation and development of human psychology with subjects such asDevelopmental psychology, Higher neural physiology, Physiological anatomy, Personality psychology, Neuropsychology...
Second is the body of knowledge that equips the most general understanding of psychological phenomena of individuals and social groups with subjects such asSocial psychology, Business management psychology, School psychology, Communication psychology, Family psychology, Ethnic psychology, Organizational psychology, Tourism psychology...
Third is the in-depth, fundamental knowledge of identifying, assessing, intervening, and treating psychological problems with subjects onGeneral Clinical Psychology, Psychological Assessment, Psychotherapy, Child and Adolescent Psychopathology, Group Counseling, Child and Adolescent Counseling…
After 3 years of training, students will pursue one of the following majors:Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Social Psychology, Business Management Psychology. In there,Clinical psychologysystematic and in-depth training in identifying psychological problems, intervention and therapy...Counseling psychologyOrientation to help individuals with psychological difficulties and disorders.
Business management psychologySupport human resources activities, connection, recruitment, organization in the business environment...Social psychologyorienting professional activities in community projects, in the fields of family, religion, gender or law...
The internship facilities are specialized mental health care units such as hospitals, psychological counseling centers, social assistance centers... to schools, non-governmental organizations, businesses, event organizers, the National Children's Hospital, Bach Mai Hospital, Central Psychiatric Hospital 1, Institute of Psychology, General Department of Population and Family Planning...
Mental health care services are booming.
Associate Professor, Dr. Trinh Thi Linh said that in recent years, Psychology has been a "hot" field of study in society. Nowadays, with the increasing awareness of people about the important role of mental health, the rate of Psychology students graduating has increased.jobquite high. Major hospitals such as the National Children's Hospital, the National Institute of Mental Health, Bach Mai Hospital... all have official positions for Psychology graduates.
Private and international schools have school psychology rooms to look after the mental health of students. This trend is increasingly spreading to public school systems.
Psychology students can also become psychotherapists at centers providing psychological counseling services, facilities providing mental health care services, rehabilitation centers, and special educational facilities for people with disabilities.
According to scientists, a future development trend of the psychology profession is mental health and psychological care, intervention, and treatment services for individuals at home.
In addition, with knowledge of Psychology, students can also work effectively in many job positions in many fields such as: human resources specialist, advertising, customer care, event organization,... in organizations, businesses or work in law enforcement agencies, projects in the field of psychology - society.
Research and educational institutions, businesses and non-governmental organizations are also potential employers of Psychology graduates.
A number of graduates have also been very successful in the field of research and teaching in Psychology at universities, colleges, and research institutes. In fact, many alumni of the Faculty are holding important professional and management positions at many hospitals, universities, organizations, and businesses...
Author:Pisces
Source:dantri.com.vn
