3.31 Protecting your mental health during your PhD with Dr Marissa Edwards

Send Vikki any questions you'd like answered on the show!This week I’m joined by Dr Marissa Edwards, one of the editors of the Research Handbook of Academic Mental Health. We chat about why higher education can be a uniquely stressful environment, why some researchers may have particular challenges, and how we can look after ourselves while we navigate our academic careers.  Links:You can find out more about Dr Marissa Edwards here and connect with her on LinkedInHer book is the Research Handbook of Academic Mental Health.We also mentioned Dr Zoe Ayres’ book Managing Your Mental Health During Your PhD. If you found this episode useful, you might also like these: Are you in an emotional overdraft? Overcoming overwhelm and overwork in your PhDCreating positive academic environments – insights from sport psychology****I'm Dr Vikki Wright, ex-Professor and certified life coach and I help everyone from PhD students to full Professors to get a bit less overwhelmed and thrive in academia. Please make sure you subscribe, and I would love it if you could find time to rate, review and tell your friends! You can send them this universal link that will work whatever the podcast app they use. http://pod.link/1650551306?i=1000695434464I also host a free online community for academics at every level. You can sign up on my website, The PhD Life Coach. com - you'll receive regular emails with helpful tips and access to free online group coaching every single month! Come join and get the support you need.