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@DrPetra
Sep 4, 2020 • 40 tweets • 85 min read • Read on X
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
#BeingWellInAcademia
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 A flyer for my new book Bei...
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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Today's #ResearchTip is a 🧵all about why teaching methods comparatively (qual vs. quant) is a red flag - and why you've probably been taught really badly without even knowing it. (This tip's not a judgement on the QT below btw). #AcademicChatter #AcademicTwitter #HigherEd #MedEd
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Improving numeracy "to find the best mortgage deal" - mate, most young people are paid so poorly they can't afford to move out of their home. And their families are struggling financially as a consequence. Can your numeracy teaching fix that?
Not a single mention of not enough maths teachers, teachers under huge pressure and stress, rising behaviour problems in schools, lack of SEND provision, nothing about early years. What a joke this lot are. They don't care about education or young people at all.
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Make time to read this today. My take is if we taught research methods appropriately we might not need methodological review boards. But given how bad much research is (ESPECIALLY surveys) this is definitely worth considering. If not a formal board, then a feedback review system
We separate methods from ethics and focus on maximising funding and response rates and getting published. All else in between - including what method you picked and whether it's suited to your participants and research question - are secondary 😠
I'm seeing an increasing number of suggestions that we need regulatory bodies to assess research methods, research integrity and more. Which I fear will not improve how we teach and do research (what we need) but will just be perceived as a hoop to jump through.
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My maths teacher told me I was thick and, in Year 11, had me sit at the front of the class by her desk as punishment for not trying hard enough. I did badly at school so did have to continue with maths until I was 18. Failed two years worth of resits as well. Hated it.
Inevitably, whenever I post about my struggles with maths people say 'it'll be different now'. But it won't be because I had an undiagnosed learning difficulty at school that hasn't magically cured itself. I can't do it. Excelling in other areas doesn't mean I'm lazy in maths.
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A quick heads-up that 'Blue Monday' will be upon us soon and already I see coaches, therapists and influencers using it to promote themselves/their services and journalists preparing pieces on it. It's a bunch of nonsense with a horrible backstory. Be wary of anyone sharing it.
People either don't know the history of this day, meaning they're happily promoting their services based on something they failed to do due diligence on. Or they know but don't care because they want to capitalise on the day. Either is unfortunate.
The tricky part of crappy 'Blue Monday' is it has taken on its own momentum so any kind of challenge to it gives it more oxygen. And most people see it as just a bit of fun so won't stop using it. Worryingly a lot of those folk are mental/health charities who should know better.
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