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Link Round Up: Academia is bad for our mental health, and how to talk about it

May 11, 2018

Once again we’ve scoured the web for you, picking the best articles on mental health and academia. Have a suggestion for the next Link Round Up? Drop us a line on twitter or facebook! … More Link Round Up: Academia is bad for our mental health, and how to talk about it

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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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​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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Hidden Mental Health Troubles in the Ivory Tower

March 14, 2017

Not only is mental illness pervasive in academia, but there’s a paucity of research on mental health … More Hidden Mental Health Troubles in the Ivory Tower

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Supervisor Perspectives: Realistic Advice, Peer Support, and Career Options

March 6, 2017

“It’s very common to see students struggling with a mental illness” … More Supervisor Perspectives: Realistic Advice, Peer Support, and Career Options

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Mia’s Story: Part 1

January 23, 2017

It was clear to me then that academia did not look kindly on people like me. I was there to do a job, and if I couldn’t do it, I shouldn’t be there. … More Mia’s Story: Part 1

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Link Round-Up: “Coming Out”, Quitting, and Acceptance

January 13, 2017

This week, we’re reading about radical self-acceptance, figuring out why so many of us quit, and what “coming out” with anxiety looks like. … More Link Round-Up: “Coming Out”, Quitting, and Acceptance

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Overcoming Isolation in the Workplace: A Daily Focus

January 9, 2017

Feeling isolated in the workplace can be a daily burden – peer support is crucial in lessening the mental health impact of workplace isolation. … More Overcoming Isolation in the Workplace: A Daily Focus

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Surviving Depression: A Personal Story

December 19, 2016

Or, “How I descended into depression, survived, and what it taught me about living.” … More Surviving Depression: A Personal Story

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