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Have you thought about becoming a therapist or working in the field of mental health?  Are you currently pursuing a degree in psychology or social work but still not sure if you've made the right career choice?  A View from the Chair - Working in the Field of Mental Health  is my perspective and journey of becoming a licensed therapist.  I will give you information about the process of choosing the right college or university, licensure requirements, supervision essentials, and much more.  Learn what it means to be a mental health professional, both the good and the bad, before you commit to a lengthy and costly process.

The Missouri Department of Mental Health has  information for those you are in need of inpatient services to include substance abuse treatment,  hospitalization, and many other topics and resources.  Click the link for more information. 

If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of self harm please seek immediate help at your nearest hospital and go directly to the Emergency Department.  Also, the National Suicide Hotline is there to help 24/7 at 1-800-273-8255. 

Contact the Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence  (MCADSV) for help and resources if you are currently in an abusive relationship.  Or call the  National Domestic Violence Hotline toll free at 1-800-799-7233 or  the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673.

Contact  SAMHSA for information about local providers, inpatient treatment and more!  They also be reached on their toll free number 1-800-662- HELP (4357) 

The following YouTube sites contain  various meditation and sleep apps: Spirit Tribe Awakening,  Healing Sleep Tones, and Jason Stephenson.  Some contain music and report using various vibrations such as "432 Hz" etc.  Also, the sites provide guided meditations as well.  These videos can be quite helpful if you are just learning to meditate or if you are having difficulty falling and staying asleep.