Zeinab Karout
Hometown: Dearborn, MI
Program: PsyD
Book I would recommend: The Myth of Normal by Gabor Maté
Favorite Quote: “Respect is the ability to see a person as he is, to be aware of his individuality.” -Eric Froom
What would people be surprised to know about you?
People would be surprised to know that I can understand more than one Arabic dialect.
Name a cause you are passionate about.
A cause I am passionate about is children’s mental health. I believe bringing awareness to children’s mental health at a young age is a crucial aspect of overall well-being.
Why did you choose MSP?
I chose to attend the Michigan School of Psychology because I wanted a clinical focus within my doctoral program. I also love the diverse environment at the MSP.
What do you want to do with your degree?
With my PsyD, I plan on working with children and adolescents. I also want to administer Neurodevelopmental Assessments.
How did you first get interested in the mental health profession?
I became interested in the mental health field during undergrad when I took a psychology course, and everything discussed in that class was interesting. I discovered I have a passion for the field.
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