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Long-Distance Relationships and the Tenure-Track Search: Part 2

August 17, 2018

This 2 part series is an anonymous contribution by a member of the AMHC community. Read Part 1 here. *                    *                    * I started to think about the future, and it occurred to me that this might not be the … More Long-Distance Relationships and the Tenure-Track Search: Part 2

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When Another Door Opens: Leaving Academia for the Sales World

May 2, 2018

I’ve never seen myself as a sales person. As a scientist, a sales job didn’t seem “academic” enough. And I am terrible at pushing people to do anything. … More When Another Door Opens: Leaving Academia for the Sales World

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Self-Care During Academic Conferences: Tips on Managing Time, Energy, and Looking After your Mental Health

July 12, 2017

Don’t feel bad for looking after yourself and your mental health. … More Self-Care During Academic Conferences: Tips on Managing Time, Energy, and Looking After your Mental Health

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Less Can Be More: Advice for Writing and Life

May 24, 2017

The most valuable piece of advice I offer to graduate students may sound paradoxical: … More Less Can Be More: Advice for Writing and Life

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What It’s Like to be a Graduate Student with Borderline Personality Disorder

May 17, 2017

Sometimes these emotional hurdles feel the size of mountain ranges. … More What It’s Like to be a Graduate Student with Borderline Personality Disorder

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Suicidality in Graduate School: Part 2 

May 8, 2017

People have thought that I’m using my mental health troubles as an excuse … More Suicidality in Graduate School: Part 2 

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Twitter Recap: #MHPhDChat

April 26, 2017

Several people pointed out there’s no mental health support for grads. … More Twitter Recap: #MHPhDChat

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I am a PhD student. Why can’t I talk about mental health?

April 18, 2017

A big part of the problem lies in the silence of our supervisors. … More I am a PhD student. Why can’t I talk about mental health?

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​The Nagging Voice Inside My Head

April 11, 2017

I thought “If I don’t perform at my best, they’ll take everything away” … More ​The Nagging Voice Inside My Head

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Taking Control of My Life, My PhD, and My Eating Disorder: How I Did It & Some Advice

March 27, 2017

To acknowledge that our health has to take priority is a tremendous act of strength. … More Taking Control of My Life, My PhD, and My Eating Disorder: How I Did It & Some Advice

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