A recent survey of postgraduate researchers (PGRs) in the UK found that only 14% of PGRs saying that they have low anxiety. This is nearly 3 times lower than in the general population (41%). Does this seem right to you?
Source: advance-he.ac.uk/news-and-views… (1/3)
Source: advance-he.ac.uk/news-and-views… (1/3)
What this study shows in that anxiety (and likely other experiences of poor mental health) are prevalent in the research community - at least at PhD level.
So why don’t we talk about it more? We all have mental health after all (2/3)
So why don’t we talk about it more? We all have mental health after all (2/3)
Personally, I think a lot of it comes down to the stigma surrounding mental health. And hopefully today, by being open and honest about my own experiences with navigating the world of being healthy whilst studying, I can show it’s normal (3/3)
Which is also why - if you feel comfortable - I would appreciate your contribution this poll
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