Published On May 22, 2022
For Mental Health Month I wanted to raise awareness about PhD student struggles with depression and anxiety and how we can overcome some of these issues. I was only able to scratch the surface of this issue but I hope that this will start the conversation.
Timestamps
0:00 - intro
1:10 - disclaimer
1:45 - prevalence of mental health problems among PhD students
3:45 - lost connections - book describing 7 causes of anxiety and depression
5:48 - a disconnection from meaningful work
8:18 - loneliness and a lack of belonging
10:13 - lack of meaningful values
12:56 - childhood trauma
14:59 - disconnection from status
16:55 - disconnection from Nature
18:15 - not knowing what the future will hold
21:38 - other
Personal Values Quiz - https://personalvalu.es/
Mental Health Supports
Ireland - https://www.mentalhealthireland.ie/ge...
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