M.Sc. Clinical Psychology

Clinical Psychology is the practice of assessing, diagnosing, treating and preventing mental and emotional disorders, ranging from anxiety, depression, adjustment disorder, emotional adjustment disorders to severe disorders like mood disorders, schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders. Clinical Psychologists typically specialise in one or more of these sub-specialities: Child mental health, Adult mental health, Learning disabilities, Emotional disturbances, Substance abuse, Geriatrics, Health psychology and Net Addiction.

The primary job of a student trained in clinical psychology is to assess patients, diagnose the mental, emotional or behavioural disorder and recommend a treatment. This includes counselling, behavioural therapy, cognitive therapy, and other psychological and mindful therapies.

These candidates may work for the government, private hospitals, mental health facilities, or practice privately. Some of them also work in academic institutions for research and teaching purposes. They also work with corporate organisations/industrial setups, and other institutions where humans are involved.