Counseling involves talking to and dealing with people who have various problems, which are usually either social or personal in nature. Counseling is closely related to psychology, except that with counseling people are using communication to assist them with underlying problems. Becoming a counselor requires a vast knowledge of both psychology and psychiatry, and what causes certain conditions in the human psyche. This knowledge, combined with the ability to talk to others and assist them with their problems makes counseling a very popular form of treatment in lieu of drug therapy. In general, simple counseling deals with more common every day problems such as difficult children or with problems in marriage. It can also be used to help people who suffer from certain mental disorders such as bulimia or anorexia. As a counselor, students will be able to help others in need while using their skills and knowledge they've gained from coursework in psychology.