A career in Forensic Psychology UK?

I want to make a change in the world through human rights/psychology! Please help me!?

• Hi, I'm a 16 year old girl, aspiring to study art-psychology in university. I am currently living in the UK but I will be moving back to my home town of Melbourne, Australia in a few weeks. I have recently gotten utterly obsessed with the whole ordeal in Libya, and hugely fascinated by the way it affects ordinary citizens. It has triggered a desire to make a change, I want to help with causes like this in a way that gives real help, support, make a personal difference rather than donate money. I want to make a career of it. I have no idea where to start. I know, that my contribution to healing the global community would be directed more towards human rights, political causes, support and guidance for those who are suffering. I want to meet people personally and really leave a positive mark. I feel I am not strong nor smart enough to begin a revolution, or pursue a career in international relations. Anyway, I want to really get a grip on activism, learn a lot about the third world, but I feel that when I am back in Australia, there will be limited support or advice for people like me. I know in the UK there is a lot of volunteer work and society is generally a lot more interested in politics. Does anyone have any ideas on HOW i can apply psychology or counselling in a third world country, or how I can begin to make a change and begin to direct my energy to a worthwile cause. I know there is a lot of focus on climate change but I'm not entirely interested in that (although I know how important it is) and i dont think I'd be useful. I have written speeches for my friends who are leading gay rights ralleys etc. please please help me learn how to apply both my desire to make any positive change, and how, if i eventually become and art therapist that can help.

• Answer:

  Sounds like you're already off to a great start, my friend! Keep it up, and celebrate the journey.