Struggling to help others: A reflection on the impact of Covid-19 on newly graduated psychologists

Abstract

The focus on mental health has increased since the pandemic began. The idea of self-care has been placed on top of any and every hierarchical structure, encouraging people to embrace certain factors of stability. This article is a reflective piece exploring the struggle of a graduate psychologist in finding job opportunities to provide support to others, and how an education in psychology can contribute to the practice of self-care. It further reflects on feelings of self-doubt and the sense of putting theory into practice by showing gratitude to one’s surroundings.