Ruskin lived before the age of doctorates, but he understood the emotional cost of scholarship.
Supportive supervision and good teaching are not luxuries, they’re structural necessities for wellbeing & intellectual growth.
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Als Professor, der sich immer noch von seinem Burnout vor zwei Jahren erholt:
Bitte lest diesen Artikel.
Wir müssen mentale Gesundheit in der Wissenschaft ernst nehmen. Bei uns und bei unseren Mitarbeiter*innen und Studierenden.
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“𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐏𝐡𝐃 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧.”
Over 100 young researchers from seven countries came together at Masaryk University!
🎥 Watch the throwback video to see moments of insight, laughter, and connection from Brno! youtu.be/4wkGFeaU4cg
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This survey is part of our shared commitment to equity and mental health in academia. Together, we can make academic spaces safer and more supportive for all.
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Struggling mentally in academia unfortunately is a thing.. Affecting anyone, from student to PhD to professor, it's time to start talking about our imposter feelings, the self-doubts. We need to start creating spaces where we can talk about it. We are not alone with this!!
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Are we unintentionally #encouraging the #wrong research #behaviors?
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I don't know how to word it, but mental health issues in academia are frighteningly common, and often are caused by the system. More scary still is the culture of normalisation around this.
It's okay to be not okay, but this *has* to change somehow.
I don't have any answers, but surely if we […]
There’s a weird phase in every PhD where you feel like you’re going nowhere. You're not alone!
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Ever feel like you're the only one not moving fast enough? Like somehow everyone else cracked the code and you're still loading? Yeah, same. Just a reminder: feeling behind doesn’t mean you actually are 💬💭
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Mental health is not separate from academic work. It shapes how we learn, engage, and grow. We need to foster a research culture that supports both progress and the wellbeing of those driving it.
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More and more voices in academia are choosing balance, kindness, and boundaries.
The culture is shifting—and you're part of it.
It’s okay to work hard and take care of yourself.
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Aparna shares what it was like moving from India to MIT-navigating not just a new academic system, but also the emotional and mental challenges that come with high-stakes research.
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It’s tough not to compare yourself to others—especially when it feels like you’re falling behind.
I hope that this might help reframe that feeling. You’re doing better than you think.
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That sneaky imposter syndrome feeling? It happens to the best of us.
This post has a few thoughts to help you pause and regroup. Hope it lands when you need it.
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Today’s seminar reminded us how crucial mental & physical health are in academia. Creating a safe space to discuss challenges, share experiences, laugh and support each other makes all the difference. Let’s keep the conversation going! 💙 #AcademicLife #MentalHealthInAcademia
Excited to share that our workshop, “Our Fragmented Selves: Thinking About Mental Health for Grad Students,” was accepted for the 2025 NACCS Conference! Honored to discuss the need for inclusive, queer spaces in Chicanx communities. #NACCS2025 #QueersInAcademia #MentalHealthInAcademia
Struggling with mental health in academia? 🌟 Check out this PLOS Mental Health interview with Dr. Katelyn Cooper @CooperBioEdLab on normalizing struggles, role models, and building healthier academic spaces. 💬🧠 #MentalHealthInAcademia #STEMWellness
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That helped me flip my mindset and switch back on my curious mind
Stay curious, ask for help, keep learning
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