Can I write about Mental Health without a degree?
The Question: "I'm torn between mental health, parenting, and gadgets. Which is most profitable? And is it true I can't break into mental health without a psychology degree?"
Pick the niche you can stick with for at least a year while actually enjoying the learning process. Thats your main filter.
Regarding the degree? Don't need one.
I had a client with zero psych credentials.
She was an English major.
But she had trauma from losing her younger brother to suicide.
She took it on herself to learn about mental health to help other families spot the signs.
Her goal was simple: help one sister support her brother.
That determination gave her authority.
Authority comes from experience, not just credentials.
It comes from the things you actually do, test, and practice.
Fair warning: Blogging isn't just writing. You are learning a dozen skills at once. You need that year to build momentum and get noticed.
So mental health, parenting, or gadgets?
Choose the one you can stay curious about for the long haul.
That's your answer.