"1)同情心。 对遭遇困境的人有很强的， 不加评判的理解力。
2）倾听和观察能力。
3）语言表达能力。
4）对人性的洞察能力。
5）和社会各阶层打交道的能力。"
you said you have the above attributes.. that is good.. those are skills that can be utilized everywhere, including mental health field.
mental health work/social work is a noble work.. but it can be very stressful.. facing and dealing with problems /depression/anxiety, all day long.. one has to be very strong and emotionally healhty himself/herself to cope well. And anytime when you are going through personal problem/family problem, those work related stress can add to it.
think twice.
