Grab your tissues and your funny bone because you're about to embark on one wild ride through the world of mental health with Cliff! In So You Want to Work in Mental Health?, he spills the beans on the rollercoaster of emotions, the unexpected laughs, and the "you can't make this stuff up" moments that come with working in mental health care. With personal stories and professional advice, Cliff provides a look into his ten years in direct care behavioral health, showing what it's really like to help others and make a positive difference in their lives. Throughout the book, Cliff's stories paint a vivid picture of the emotional highs and lows. From clients who have gone through unimaginable trauma to those who have just misplaced their mind (like seriously, where did it go?), you'll find yourself both laughing and crying. And just when you think you've got it all figured out, Cliff clears up common misconceptions about the field and reveals the gap between what you learn in school and what you experience in real life. Spoiler alert: It's like comparing a goldfish to a shark.