Question 1

What is Mental health?

Accepted Answer

Mental health comprises of emotions, thoughts, thinking processes, brain processes, behaviour, mindset, mind, decision making, problem solving, etc.

Question 2

What is the difference between Psychologist and Psychiatrist

Accepted Answer

Psychologist: Mental health professional who does psychological tests as well as counselling and therapy. Minimum degree in India is Masters/ Post graduation
Psychiatrist: Mental health professional who prescribes medicines and does therapy. He/She has a MD degree

Question 3

What is the main difference between Psychologist and Counsellor?

Accepted Answer

The main difference is that Counsellor cannot do psychological tests whereas Psychologist can.

Question 4

Can Mental health professionals read minds?

Accepted Answer

No. This is the biggest stereotype.

Question 5

Do you have social media pages?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Like and Follow them
Facebook: @healforbetterSAB and @simritabasrur
Instagram: @simritabasrur
Please find their icons (facebook, instagram, youtube channel and linkedin) with links directly above every section of this website

Question 6

How much time every session takes?

Accepted Answer

Every counselling session and meditation session is minimum 45 mins to 1hour.
For art therapy session and life purpose skills session, time differs.

Simrita Basrur

Psychologist . Counsellor. Holistic Therapist

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