Growing concerns about college students' mental health have overshadowed faculty members' psychological strain. Faculty need employer support for their well-being to promote student wellness effectively.
Before the pandemic, little attention was given to faculty mental health. Sacrificing mental well-being for academic prestige led to struggles. Universities focused on students, neglecting faculty struggles in the ivory tower.
The pandemic aggravated mental health challenges for students and faculty. Leaders prioritized student well-being, neglecting faculty fears of illness. Faculty felt dispensable, leading to increased resignation rates in academia.
As a faculty member, the stigma around mental health in academia pushed silence. Hiding mental health experiences is a norm, as seen in attempts to erase mental illness from a graduate fellowship essay.
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