Happy Endings, and What They’re Made Of
March 31, 2018
Even a smashing scholarly success has a complicated history. … More Happy Endings, and What They’re Made Of
Tag: mental illness
Beating Bipolar Depression in Grad School
July 25, 2017
Living with a mental illness is challenging, but not insurmountable … More Beating Bipolar Depression in Grad School
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
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
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
Twitter Recap: #MHPhDChat
April 26, 2017
Several people pointed out there’s no mental health support for grads. … More Twitter Recap: #MHPhDChat
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)
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
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!
Nadia’s Story: Persistent Paralysis and a Prolonged PhD (Part 2)
February 23, 2017
Nadia, a successful academic who privately struggled with anxiety, returns with Part 2 of her story. In Part 1, she shared about the early days of her graduate career and her eventual decision to practice self-care by taking time to work on her writing in a remote location. Content warning: sexual assault and abortion. Please … More Nadia’s Story: Persistent Paralysis and a Prolonged PhD (Part 2)
