In this episode of Mind Matters, Adam Levy discusses the crucial link between harassment and mental health within academia. As researchers navigate their social environments, many face hostility, particularly those like Krutika Kuppalli, who are involved in politicized scientific discussions. Kuppalli, an infectious disease physician, experienced harassment during her notable work on COVID and Monkeypox. The episode highlights the challenges researchers encounter in safeguarding their mental health while contributing impactful science, emphasizing the need for supportive environments in academia.
Given my background in emerging infectious diseases, I have an acute interest in that area. So when we first started hearing about this unidentified in China, back at the end of 2019 I started following it and picking up on it.
Throughout this series, researchers we've spoken with have emphasized the importance of social environment, inside and outside of academia for safeguarding their mental health.
Scientists can also find themselves under fire for their science itself, especially when investigating highly-politicized topics. This has been the experience for Krutika Kuppalli.
Her expertise and public outreach during the first years of the COVID pandemic brought harassment in several forms.
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