A Glimpse into the Field of Psychology within Healthcare | Ep. 9

In this episode, we have the chance to talk with Dr. Debbie Nifakis, Psychologist and Associate Director in Counselling at the Student Wellness Centre and Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University. In this podcast, Debbie shares her unique career path that led her to psychology. We also gain insight regarding the challenges and rewards of working as a psychologist along with what good inter-professional teamwork in the field of mental health may look like. This includes learning how psychologists and counsellors work alongside medical physicians to enhance patient care. Lastly, we hear Debbie’s advice for prospective healthcare students.