As you may know I’ve a new book out 😊 so for today’s #FollowFriday I’m going to credit everyone on Twitter who helped, inspired or are a source of support listed in #BeingWellInAcademia
It’s going to be a marathon thread! Get ready and prepare to follow some amazing folk 🌟
Let's go! Beginning with a #FollowFriday for @DrHelenKara and @ThomsonPat who are the series editors of the Insider Guides to Success in Academia routledge.com/Insider-Guides… of which #BeingWellInAcademia is a part
Who's in the acknowledgements of #BeingWellInAcademia? A lot of folk not on Twitter and @lindsay_odell @butlerceri who are here and who I've enjoyed working with for longer than I can remember 😊 #FollowFriday
Chapter One of #BeingWellInAcademia is 'Getting started, being well' and outlines what's going on in academia right now. Credits here go to @lizmorrish @KFenbyHulse @SaraNAhmed @theculturecraft @ucu @The_TUC @nusuk @KalwantBhopal @IBJIYONGI @RosalindGillLdn @megjohnbarker #FF
At the end of each chapter of #BeingWellInAcademia there's a 'find out more' section. Those who feature in Chapter One include @chronicle @AdvanceHE @timeshighered @GuardianEdu @eduwonk @Chalkbeat #FollowFriday
September is #SuicidePreventionMonth and as we know this is an issue for academia. At the start of #BeingWellInAcademia there's information on how to create a #SafetyPlan and signposting to charities including @PAPYRUS_tweets @LTFthe @LifelineAust @samaritans @BefriendersWW #FF
The work of @AlysColeKing and @matthaig1 was crucial for this part of #BeingWellInAcademia alongside @Living_Works @NSPA_UK @Zer0Suicide @feathercarriers @ruokday @GiveUsAShout @CrisisTextLine @AllianceofHope @SOBScharity @AfterSuicideUK #FollowFriday
Chapter Two of #BeingWellInAcademia is 'Creating your support network', encouraging you to feel less alone. #FollowFriday folk cited include @Hesperian @JacquelynGill @500QueerSci @astrotweeps @RealEngineers @WeRWorld @TWkLGBTQ @SfPRocur @realscientists @DataSciTweeps @IAmSciArt
More accounts to #FollowFriday & build your networks include @Neurotweeps @iamscicomm @CMSvoices @MinoritySTEM @WeAreDisabled @AcademicChatter @WePublicHealth @WeAreRLadies @IamCitSci @WetheHumanities @wespeechies @WeStudentDocs @acreviewbooks @IndigenousX @SciForProgress
Credit's also due to @raulpacheco for #ScholarSunday plus @Also_AScientist @500womensci @MadeAtUni @tigerinstemm @SkypeScientist @InspiringTF @BetterMakeRoom all of whom feature in #BeingWellInAcademia Chapter 2 and deserve your #FollowFriday
Other folk featuring in Chapter 2 of #BeingWellInAcademia deserving a #FollowFriday are @collegeinfogeek @marmaladetrust @EndLonelinessUK @JKPBooks @ArmisteadMaupin @FamilyLives @StandAloneHE @UKStandAlone @EstherPerel @flirtology @StarsInTheSkyTV @megjohnjustin @CinnamonTrust
Chapter 2 of #BeingWellInAcademia also focuses on student and staff rights and welfare. #FollowFriday to @CASAACAE @CISA_National @AAUP @NEUnion @IAU_AIU @aucso @The_AUA @GMB_union @unisontheunion @CARA1933
Students and staff from LMICs and people of the global majority are often excluded from academia. #FollowFriday to @authoraid @UWC_IO @BlackPhDNetwork @ICC_Alaska
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Befriending and building community is part of Chapter 2 of #BeingWellInAcademia with a #FollowFriday for @reengageuk @gigbuddies @rva_news @TheSilverLineUK @prisonfellowshp
It's always lovely to cite people who're not just great at their jobs but are also good friends so a #FollowFriday to @DrGaryWood whose work appears throughout #BeingWellInAcademia but particularly in Chapter 2
We're up to Chapter 3 of #BeingWellInAcademia which focuses on 'Giving and receiving care' and I'm especially grateful and proud that this chapter features the work of @RITB_ who've generously allowed their 'Unrecovery Star' to be reproduced recoveryinthebin.org/unrecovery-sta… #FollowFriday
'What help do you need?' asks Chapter 4 of #BeingWellInAcademia and those you should #FollowFriday cited here include @MHFAEngland @CCOHS @safe_work_aus @EU_OSHA @H_S_E @acasorguk @ProtectED_HEI @StudentMindsOrg @EdSupportUK @RunnymedeTrust @ItStopsWithMe @workingfamUK @EHRC
Chapter 4 of #BeingWellInAcademia continues with @HEAcademy @officestudents @TEQSAGov @QAAtweets @oiahe @enohetweets @euatweets @LeonardCheshire @scope @GMC @HEPI_news #FollowFriday
And a special shout out to @chron_ac who also feature in Chapter 4 and 5 of #BeingWellInAcademia and who continue to offer us all support, information and reassurance #FollowFriday
Chapter 5 of #BeingWellInAcademia is 'Threats to your wellbeing' and is a list of things people have reported struggling with. I'm going to go through it from A to Z shortly but I'll have a quick break first so twitter doesn't think I'm spamming.Time for a cup of tea and a wispa
Okay, let's get back to the #FollowFriday noting that for Chapter 5 of #BeingWellInAcademia (which is a directory within the book) there are many links to hashtags and self-help resources so what I'll include here is only those who're on Twitter.
#Ableism in academia is addressed by @RootedInRights @DisVisibility @StairwaytoSTEM
#AltAc by @ProfessorIsIn @TheLeveragedPhD
Assessment by @resimpacademy @fasttrackimpact
and importantly @USSbriefs @UWankings @PrecariousUni @OpenAcademics #FollowFriday
The needs and experiences of #BIPOC and other marginalised communities in academia @BLACKBAcademics @TheABPsi @uniofcolour @ACERT_UK
#Breast and chestfeeding @FedIsBest @lalecheleague
#FollowFriday #BeingWellInAcademia
#CareLeavers are represented by @CareLeavers
#Carers by @CarersTrust @IACO_Carers
#ChronicIllness from @Pain_UK @rarediseaseuk
#Contraception and #SexualHealth @NHS @THTorguk @juliavbailey's contraception choices. #FollowFriday #BeingWellInAcademia
#DoctoralStudents are supported in #BeingWellInAcademia by @PhD_Balance @ithinkwellHugh @thesiswhisperer
#Exams by @TheMixUK
#Fertility with @bpas1968 @gatewaywomen @UterusMonologue @uberbarrensclub
#Finances from @FrugalPhD
#FollowFriday
#FF for other #BeingWellInAcademia citations in Chapter 5.
#grief @refugeingrief
#LGBTQ @glaad @bisexualindex @switchboardLGBT @stonewalluk @blkrnbow
#InternationalStudents @EUErasmusPlus
#Menopause @MenopauseSuppo1 @IntlMenopause
#Menstruation @EndometriosisUK @DrJenGunter
#Motivation by @EffectiveAcad
#Prejudice by @ScholarsAtRisk
#Pregnancy with @HGSupportUK @BlkMamasMatter @tommys @Pandas_uk @WhatToExpect @BirthTrauma
#Publication @thinkchecksub
#SocialMedia @andymiah
#StudentNeeds @studentbeans @compuniguide
#BeingWellInAcademia #FF
#Violence and abuse is covered in #BeingWellInAcademia by @NAPAC @1752Group @ixgrads @endrapeoncampus @FacAgainstRape
#whiteness addressed by @renireni @ShowUp4RJ
#FollowFriday
Chapter 6 of #BeingWellInAcademia is 'Warning signs and symptoms' and signposts to sources of help including @joinclubsoda @UKSMARTofficial @LifeRing @HarmlessUK @selfharmUK @beatED @natdebtline @MoneySavingExp @YourMoneyAdvice @BeGambleAware @GamCare @gamblersanon #FollowFriday
Other sources of help in Chapter 6 of #BeingWellInAcademia for your #FollowFriday are @MHFAEngland @Simonablake @StudentMindsOrg @BlurtAlerts @TheSiweProject @baatnman @therapy4bgirls @MindCharity @CharitySANE @TimetoChange @DragonflyMH @Mental_Elf @theCALMzone @BlackThrive
And still more sources of support from Chapter 6 #BeingWellInAcademia @HVN_England @Rethink_ @AnxietyUK @METROCharity @TISUK_ @MentalHealthAm @patient @LowitjaInstitut @pacehealth @ruralhealthinfo #FollowFriday
My favourite section of #BeingWellInAcademia comes between Chapters 6 and 7 and is called 'venting and righteous anger' with suggestions on ways to express strong emotions. One of these is to make #GoodTrouble as suggested by the late @repjohnlewis
Chapter 7 of #BeingWellInAcademia is 'Looking after yourself' and it starts with @drphilhammond's #CLANGERS4ALL Other positive ideas for #FollowFriday in that chapter come from @HappySelf_ @KatiePiper_ @TheBHF @DiabetesUK @BootstrapCook @TwoPhotonArt @doodlecats @PookyH
With more #FollowFriday inspiration in Chapter 7 from #BeingWellInAcademia @PunkyPins @theSTEMsquad @Stylish_Academi @SvahaUSA @Craftivists @IndigenousBeads @FrazzledCafe @friendshipbench @calm @PoetryFound @readingagency @Natures_Voice @thrivecharity @The_RHS
The last chapter of #BeingWellInAcademia is 'Letting go, moving forward' and features @BeyondProf @FromPhDtoLife @cjcornthwaite @NCISorg #FollowFriday
Alongside people/organisations cited in #BeingWellInAcademia there's a #FollowFriday due to those who've inspired me while writing. Thanks to @mariawolters @Prof_FSultana @cccoultas @drvicclarke @ginnybraun @DrFuraha_Asani @KathAlbury @cicely @alrightPET @echoechoR @edyong209
And more #BeingWellInAcademia inspirations @acraftyarab @JennyRohn @margymaclibrary @mellojonny @kejames @Jenny_Drew @brookmanknight @RheaBoydMD @melissaterras @trishgreenhalgh @rainbowcouch @Dturner300 @BarrowMember @sophiacol @MissChisomo @elebelfiore @docfreeride #FollowFriday
So that's it! A huge list of talent and sources of support as featured in or inspiring #BeingWellInAcademia routledge.com/Being-Well-in-… I hope it helps #AcademicMentalHealth
#PhDChat #ECRChat #AcademicTwitter #AcademicChatter
I am hopeless at #FollowFriday lists. I can't finish this one without also noting the vital work of @heathercorinna @ZJAyres @tania_glyde @xiaofei_lin
And remembering Prof Marcia Worrell theguardian.com/education/2020…
You'll notice I didn't name the reviewers of #BeingWellInAcademia Those who reviewed the book proposal and a second group checking it when drafted. As reviewers were anonymised I don't know who they are to thank them. Whether they're on twitter or not I'm grateful to them ❤️
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