Psychotherapy: Why and for Whom?

Studying in College: The Importance and Benefits of Psychotherapy

CONSIDERING THAT:

– Mental health includes the way we think, feel and behave, and is therefore an integral part of our overall health and well-being;

– There are times in life when our emotions seem overwhelming and we may even fall ill with a mental health problem – specifically, attending higher education presents difficult times for many students, overwhelmed by the challenges of university life or having problems managing stress and anxiety in the course of their academic responsibilities;

– It is not always clear to students what kind of support they need, and talking to a mental health professional/psychologist can help in this process;

– Psychotherapy is a highly effective psychological treatment that can help you get to know yourself better and make and implement the necessary changes to overcome your difficulties, problems and/or conflicts;

HERE ARE SOME OF THE MANY BENEFITS OF PSYCHOTHERAPY:

– It offers a stable and confidential framework for reflection – you’ll have a safe space to freely express what you feel and think, without fear of judgment;

– Through awareness of your emotions and understanding of your “inner world”, it enables you to develop personalized strategies to deal with the difficulties you are experiencing, helping you to cope with fears, traumas and other situations, thus contributing to greater self-confidence and self-esteem;

– Provides a reduction in anxious and/or depressive states, as well as other mental health conditions;

– Promotes integration and reduces feelings of isolation, helping to improve communication and interpersonal relationships;

– Helps you deal with important life transitions, such as going to university and leaving home, framing perspectives for the future and encouraging the pursuit of achievements and successes, whether personal or academic and professional;

– It makes it possible to improve academic performance by developing concentration, study and organizational skills which, in turn, lead to behavioural changes (e.g. changes in dysfunctional habits and routines);

– It contributes to a greater sense of identity, purpose and security to act.

Thus, by working on various aspects of mental health and well-being, psychotherapy, which consists of meeting with a psychologist and/or psychotherapist on a regular basis for sessions of around 45-50 minutes, can help you improve your overall experience at university!