The podcast discusses the pressing mental health crisis in academia, focusing on burnout and the struggles faced by researchers. Experts Kelly Korreck and Desiree Dickerson emphasize the importance of community support rather than isolating researchers. They advocate for significant changes in onboarding practices that offer practical psychological support and resources tailored to the challenges unique to academic life. The discussion highlights the need for structural shifts that better accommodate the needs of researchers and promote mental well-being.
A lot of times, researchers are pushed to be that kind of lone wolf. You're this island that's supposed to function... and that's not how humans function. We function as groups.
In an ideal world, you would have access to psychological support... and we need to shift our onboarding practices... a space where we can really get very clear about the types of challenges we're likely to experience.
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