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: support
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
Less Can Be More: Advice for Writing and Life
May 24, 2017
The most valuable piece of advice I offer to graduate students may sound paradoxical: … More Less Can Be More: Advice for Writing and Life
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
Twitter Recap: #MHPhDChat
April 26, 2017
Several people pointed out there’s no mental health support for grads. … More Twitter Recap: #MHPhDChat
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?
When Things Suck and You Still Have a PhD To Do: 7 Tips to Get Stuff Done
March 20, 2017
In this guest post, author Tamsyn shares some realistic, practical, honest advice. Who can’t use some of that once in a while? Check out more of Tamsyn’s writing on her blog. * * * We all have times in our lives when things just suck. When … More When Things Suck and You Still Have a PhD To Do: 7 Tips to Get Stuff Done
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
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
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!
