Episode 39 | From Being a Psychiatric Patient to Psychiatric Staff with Samantha Comaty

In today’s episode of Psych Talk I interview Samantha Comaty, a college undergrad studying psychology who hopes to go on to pursue her doctorate in psychology. During our discussion, Sam shares her story with mental health struggles, including her experience of being a patient in a psychiatric hospital. We then go on to discuss her growth from being a patient in a psychiatric hospital to becoming a staff member in a psychiatric hospital. We discuss the stigma surrounding mental health and the misconception that if you have a mental health diagnosis you are unable to work in the mental health field and, in contrast, how going through your own struggles can set you up for success working in the field. Connect with Sam: TikTok: @itsmentalhealth Instagram: @itsmentalhealth_ Podcast: Shatter the Stigma Ways to Work With Me: 1:1 Coaching Mind Over Matter LGBTQ+ Affirming Masterclass Be a guest on my podcast Resources: Value Aligned 2021 Journal Anti-Racism Resources LGBTQ+ Affirming Resources The Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary Setting Connect with Me: Follow me on IG @jessicaleighphd. Join my Facebook community: Grow Through What You Go Through Sign up for my Email List here. Intro/Outro Music: Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod Music License Awakening Together, Relaxing into Happiness with William Cooper, M.Th., LPC Experience Awakening....Relaxing into your Being and, therefore, Happiness. William has... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show