Exploring School Students’ Knowledge and Expectations of Careers in Psychology, Psychiatry and Mental Health Nursing: A Thematic Analysis

[摘要] Aims Attracting more doctors and nurses to mental health careers is vital to support the growing demand for mental health services. Despite low numbers of doctors choosing psychiatry, and a shortage of mental health nurses, psychology degrees remain a popular choice. This study explores the understanding and knowledge students studying psychology A Level have about mental health careers, and the careers guidance they have received. We ask ‘are students who are interested in studying psychology at university an untapped resource for recruitment to psychiatry and mental health nursing?’.

[学科分类] 计算机科学（综合）