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Hi there. I’m Ruby, I’m 24 and I am a psych student living and working in Melbourne, Australia. I am studying a Master of Clinical Psychology and thought some people – potential or current psychology...
View ArticleJoining a Professional Organization – worth it or not?
Being a a master’s student means I am a provisional psychologist, and not yet fully registered as a psychologist. Being in this grey area, its kind of confusing as to whether its worth it to join some...
View Article15 Rewarding Careers in Mental Health: Life After Fourth Year Psychology
I remember towards the end of my honours year (fourth year in psychology before post graduate training) attending a seminar entitled “Options after fourth year” ran by my university. The reality was...
View Article5+1 internship programs – whats the deal ? Postgraduate psychology in Australia
In this article I will provide some information on the 5+1 psychology internship program which has recently gotten underway in Australia. It is an alternative pathway towards becoming a registered...
View ArticleThe worst drug in Australia?
Recently, during a conversation with my brother I was asked “What is the worst drug you see at work?”. I work in a multidisciplinary team which includes drug and alcohol, and I know that the community...
View ArticleMental Health Jobs in Australia – where do you find them?
I wanted to quickly share two great resources for finding jobs in social justice and mental health. I remember going to an interview about 5 years ago advertised on my university website. The position...
View ArticleFive Fun Psychology-Related Gifts
Christmas is upon us again and unfortunately, it is hard to get in the spirit when you are exactly mid-way through a Masters degree in psychology. That’s why I thought I would post something fun – some...
View ArticleFive (more) Gift Ideas for the Psychology Enthusiast
I had so much fun writing my last post – a collection of psychology-related gifts from around the web – that I decided to do a follow-up. Have a look at these great gifts for a friend, family member,...
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