Questions as a Student and Patient
I am an undergraduate student currently majoring in psychology. I have a fairly neutral view of psychiatric medication, and had wanted to go into psychiatry initially.
The reason I had for going into this field was largely due to my negative experiences as a patient of psychiatry. I wanted to contribute to shaping ethical policy. This, I thought, would correct the actions and policies of psychiatrists with whom I had had negative experiences prior.
Although there are a lot of systemic issues in this field, I don't think the entire system is corrupt. Even if it is, I still want to provide my efforts to making changes within it.
I'd like to get your perspective on this. It is of utmost importance to take experiences like those stated on this sub seriously. I really appreciate the care you guys have.
If there was a way you wanted to see the field change, what would it be? What ideas would you want someone to carry with them on their way to becoming a practitioner?