My personal view on mental illness is an illness that requires care, compassion, affection, empathy, sympathy and to recognize that mental illness exists. As a psychologist I will bring to the field a wide range of skills such as being very open-minded, diverse and culturally competent, accepting and respecting all religious beliefs, being impartial, non-judgmental and able to speak five different languages. I chose Mental Health Psychology because I want to make a difference and positive impact on the lives of the children and young people I work with. I support the biopsychosocial model and the holistic approach in treating an individual with mental illness. Individuals should be treated as “whole people and not as pieces of a puzzle” if we want to help them improve or take control of their lives. Treatment becomes effective when the client's biological, psychological, and sociological aspects are addressed