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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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Supervisor Perspectives: Check-Ins, Listening, and Establishing Structure

June 23, 2017

The prevailing beliefs and ideas about supporting mental health in academia are less than helpful … More Supervisor Perspectives: Check-Ins, Listening, and Establishing Structure

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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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An open letter to the Internet (or why I’ve been so absent lately)

April 3, 2017

If you feel like your story isn’t worth telling, it is. … More An open letter to the Internet (or why I’ve been so absent lately)

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Link Round Up: Mental Illness and Race in Academia

March 25, 2017

This week features several articles about the collective silence of mental illness in academia, and playing the “game” of race. … More Link Round Up: Mental Illness and Race in Academia

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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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Grad students: You’re not trapped!

February 28, 2017

If you’re unhappy it’s okay to make a change – you’re not alone. … More Grad students: You’re not trapped!

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