Once upon a time I thought I might want to be a psychologist -- the idea of helping people with behavior and mental processes was appealing.
That does sound very interesting - what about it interested you the most - any certain mental health issue?
Probably witnessing people who could be their own worst enemy, you know? Where their ability to enjoy life and create a balance between its demands and pleasures were challenged.
Does a psychologist also deal with illnesses like bi-polar?
Absolutely. Of course it depends on the psychologist, and what they may specialize in. The APA requires that applied psychologists be both researchers and practitioners, and that they possess advanced degrees.