Research is, by its very nature, challenging. Academics push boundaries, expanding knowledge and understanding, breaking new ground as they do. But this process can also challenge academics themselves. The profession has been marked by what many have labelled a mental health crisis.
I saw the only way out as ending it all. We all have our own strengths and challenges. I was already, like, in a really dark place. I was unable to really work, so I was sort of in automatic mood.
I’m really excited about the work that I do, and that was sort of hard to do when I was struggling throughout my career. If you’re a kind colleague and supervisor and student, then you're going to help the mental health of everyone around you.
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