Doing a PhD is meant to be challenging, and most doctoral students feel overwhelmed by the task at times. But many find that their work - and their lives - are compromised by feelings of loneliness, inadequacy or anxiety. The consequences can be abandoned PhDs, disrupted careers and damaged mental health. Please join us … Continue reading PhD Survival Video Screening and Discussion
There are many misconceptions about psychiatric disease, what causes it, who is at risk, and how it manifests. Increasingly we are understanding how immense a problem this is within academia. Objective mental health knowledge of the audience is assessed before and after the seminar and additional open ended questions are used to facilitate discussion and provide community … Continue reading Introduction to Mental Health Literacy – Dragonfly Mental Health
What is the session about? The PGR Peer Mentoring Scheme has now opened for applications for 22-23 academic year. This session will give students more information about the scheme, explain the expectations of the role of Mentee and Mentor and provide an opportunity for students to ask any questions they may have about participating. Who … Continue reading PGR Peer Mentoring Scheme Briefing Session Oct 2022