Being a Scientist: Cobain, Hemingway, Sinatra and Me
A postdoc explains how being medicated for bipolar changed her life and the way she conducts research.
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How PhD Students and Other Academics Are Fighting the Mental-health Crisis in Science
How PhD Students and Other Academics Are Fighting the Mental-health Crisis in Science
Universities and institutions across the globe are exploring unique initiatives to help their students and staff cope with the stress of research.
Being Neurodivergent in Academia: Outgrowing self-denial
After hitting rock bottom a few months into a prestigious fellowship, a postdoc recounts how they found their way to ADHD medication, therapy, and better mental health.
Being Neurodivergent in Academia: Working with My Brain and Not Against It
Being Neurodivergent in Academia: Working with My Brain and Not Against It
When attempts to capitalize on her undiagnosed ADHD traits led to repeated cycles of overwork and burnout, a postdoc re-evaluated how she faces the daily challenges of being a neurodivergent scientist.
A Mental-Health Crisis is Gripping Science
There is a mental-health crisis in science at all career stages and across the world. Is toxic research culture to blame?
Overlooked and Underfunded: Experts Call for United Action to Reduce the Global Burden of Depression
Overlooked and Underfunded: Experts Call for United Action to Reduce the Global Burden of Depression
The world is failing to tackle the persisting and increasingly serious global crisis of depression it is facing, according to a Lancet and World Psychiatric Association Commission on depression, which calls for a whole-of-society response to reducing the global burden of depression.
The Impact of the COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution on Mental Health Outcomes
The Impact of the COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution on Mental Health Outcomes
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a “second pandemic” of anxiety and depression. While vaccines are primarily aimed at reducing COVID-19 transmission and mortality risks, they may have important secondary benefits.
Sleeplessness and Anxiety: PhD Supervisors on Toll of COVID Pandemic
Sleeplessness and Anxiety: PhD Supervisors on Toll of COVID Pandemic
Survey of 3,500 supervisors lifts the lid on the demands of overseeing junior researchers - and the impacts of the pandemic.
The COVID Pandemic Has Harmed Researcher Productivity - and Mental Health
The COVID Pandemic Has Harmed Researcher Productivity - and Mental Health
Surveys show that women, parents of young children and people of colour are most affected by pandemic-related disruptions and need more support.
Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Depression, Anxiety, and Suicidal Ideation Among Ph.D. Students
Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Depression, Anxiety, and Suicidal Ideation Among Ph.D. Students
Programs that systematically monitor and promote the mental health of Ph.D. students are urgently needed.
Mental Health of Graduate Students Sorely Overlooked
Too few resources exist to help early-career scientists deal with the stresses encountered in today's 'publish or perish' culture.
Scientists Hail Earwax Test for Checking Stress Hormone Levels
Researchers say cortisol sampling technique could transform diagnostics for people with depression.
Is There Really a Covid Mental Health Crisis?
The coronavirus has obviously brought with it an epidemic of anxiety and depression. Or has it?
Keep the Parks Open
Public green spaces are good for the immune system and the mind-and they can be rationed to allow for social distancing.
Avoiding Disgruntlement and Burnout from Too Much Service Work
People who do too much service can take longer to advance in their careers, are often unhappy with how service is distributed in the department and are more likely to burn out or leave the academy, write Rachel McLaren and Anthony Ocampo, who offer tips for avoiding that.
Stress, Anxiety, Harassment: Huge Survey Reveals Pressures of Scientists' Working Lives
Stress, Anxiety, Harassment: Huge Survey Reveals Pressures of Scientists' Working Lives
Global study highlights long hours, poor job security and mental-health struggles.
Mental Health in Academia: What About Faculty?
After two heart attacks in three years, an associate professor discusses the challenges of faculty life.
How to Set Boundaries That Support Your Personal Life and Career
Tamara Yakaboski describes ways you can set boundaries that support your personal life and professional needs.
PhDs: the Tortuous Truth
Nature's survey of more than 6,000 graduate students reveals the turbulent nature of doctoral research. The mental health of PhD researchers demands urgent attention.
The Mental Health of PhD Researchers Demands Urgent Attention
The Mental Health of PhD Researchers Demands Urgent Attention
Anxiety and depression among graduate students seems to be on the rise. Systemic change is needed to halt an ongoing crisis.
Mental Health in Academia
How can the scientific community support researchers with mental health issues?
'The Way Universities Are Run is Making Us Ill': Inside the Student Mental Health Crisis
'The Way Universities Are Run is Making Us Ill': Inside the Student Mental Health Crisis
The long read: A surge in anxiety and stress is sweeping UK campuses. What is troubling students, and is it the universities' job to fix it?
Amid Concerns About Grad Student Mental Health, One University Takes a Novel Approach
Amid Concerns About Grad Student Mental Health, One University Takes a Novel Approach
At the University of North Carolina, specialized counselors serve the school's biomedical Ph.D. students.
'Big Rise' in Academics' Mental Ill Health
Academics are thronging to university counselling rooms to seek help for mental health problems and stress, a report suggests.
Being a PhD Student Shouldn't Be Bad for Your Health
The first international meeting on postgraduate mental health was an important step, but much more is needed to solve academia's crisis.
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