“It’s very common to see students struggling with a mental illness” … More Supervisor Perspectives: Realistic Advice, Peer Support, and Career Options
I believed that it wasn’t possible to be a grad student without being miserable. … More Supporting Your Colleagues Who Have Anxiety Disorders: Some Thoughts and Reflections
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
Consider joining in the next #MHPhDChat on February 14th – it’s a great way to connect with other grad students, post-docs, and academics! … More A Twitter Chat Review
Why do we so often hide away behind veneers of success? For one thing, we fear being ‘found out’ as those imposters who aren’t good enough. … More Everyday Struggles
At this point, I want to emphasize that there is no shame in taking medication for mental illness. This doesn’t make you weak. If you had any other illness, like a cold, you would be taking medicine to treat it just the same … More When Stepping Back is Moving Forward
I’m optimistic that through a combination of shared experience, public psychoeducation, and advocacy, we can enact the kind of change that will enable those affected by mental illness to lead better lives. … More Meet Our Writers: Sara
We hope that higher education researchers will join our efforts by continuing to collect empirical data to better address the mental health needs of graduate students. … More The Status of Mental Health Research in Graduate Student Populations
The last thing you want as an ally is to make people feel like they have to be fake or “on” around you. … More What does it mean to be an ally to someone with a mental illness?
Through sharing our stories, experiences and resources, I hope that we can create a safe and supportive space where people can gain a sense of understanding, as well as valuable advice on how to navigate and discuss these issues. … More Meet Our Team: Lisa G
