MENTAL HEALTH and PhD at IITs, Causes and How to ask for HELP | Soumi and Abhisek | Ep 19

🎙️ Overcoming Mental Health Struggles & Thriving in Germany – Soumi & Abhisek’s Journey 🇩🇪✨Soumi's LinkedIn -   / soumi-das  Abhisek's LinkedIn -   / abhisek-dash-4a876139  In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, I sit down with my school friend, Soumi, who bravely shares her mental health struggles during her PhD at IIT Kharagpur. She talks about the challenges she faced, asking for help, and her journey to recovery.She is joined by Abhisek, who also completed his PhD at IIT Kharagpur. Together, they supported each other through tough times, proving the power of friendship and resilience. 💙🏫 PhD Life at IIT KGP: They share the pressures of research, the mental toll, and how seeking help changed everything.🌍 Life After IIT: Now working at the Max Planck Institute in Germany, they talk about the transition to life in Europe, the exciting work they’re doing, and their love for traveling across the continent! ✈️This episode is about struggles, recovery, and finding happiness on the other side. A must-watch for anyone navigating the pressures of academia!👉 Like, Share & Subscribe to support open conversations on mental health! 🔔#mentalhealthmatters #phd #iitkgp #lifeingermany #overcomingchallenges #traveleurope #academicpressure #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthstigma Chapters:0:00 Teaser0:45 Introduction - Soumi and Abhisek Das(h)2:12 Life Before IIT as a Student (NGHSS Connection)8:37 Seriousness about Studies14:24 How to get into IIT PhD23:37 Life at IIT - First Impressions29:04 The PhD Experience in COVID33:40 Mental Health Struggles in PhD39:51 Support Systems43:05 Tragic Suicide Incident48:38 How and Where to Ask for Help53:54 Role of Advisors59:21 Essential Skills for PhD Success1:07:03 Placement Season for PhD1:10:13 Life after IIT - in Germany1:12:35 Cultural Differences in Research between West and India1:18:54 Adapting to Life in Germany1:22:09 Rapid Fire1:27:51 OutroWhere to Ask for Help?IIT Kharagpur - +91 3222 281173 / [email protected] Bombay - 8448440632 / https://www.talktoangel.com/iit-bomba...IIT Delhi - 011 2659 1165 / https://bsw.iitd.ac.in/counselling.phpIIT Madras - 044 4813 6222IIT Palakkad - 04923 226315, 04923 226316 / [email protected]