Graduate students face unique challenges whether they are adjusting to the demands of their program, teaching, taking comprehensive exams, working on their research or involved in a job search. Now is the time to think about your emotional wellbeing and overall health. Common stressors for graduate students are: Balancing relationship/family/school Difficult advisor relationship Anxiety related to oral exams Research/teaching/pressure to publish “Imposter Syndrome” Social isolation Immigration/visa issues Departmental politics Sense that life is “on hold” Disillusionment with chosen field/path Resources that can help include: Anonymous screenings for mental health www.mentalhealthscreening.org/screening/uofcberkeley Dealing with stress in graduate school: www.uhs.berkeley.edu/bewell/ www.uhs.berkeley.edu/students/counseling/Articles/balance.shtml Information on depression and what to do if you or others are depressed (includes“Just in Case” phone app) www.uhs.berkeley.edu/lookforthesigns/ Guide to helping a distressed undergraduate student http://uhs.berkeley.edu/goldfolder/ Depression awareness and suicide prevention training Brief online training available on the University Health Services website, http://www.uhs.berkeley.edu/depressiontraining/index.htm
Graduate students face unique challenges whether they are adjusting to the demands of their program, teaching, taking comprehensive exams, working on their research or involved in a job search. Now is the time to think about your emotional wellbeing and overall health. Common stressors for graduate students are: Balancing relationship/family/school Difficult advisor relationship Anxiety related to oral exams Research/teaching/pressure to publish “Imposter Syndrome” Social isolation Immigration/visa issues Departmental politics Sense that life is “on hold” Disillusionment with chosen field/path Resources that can help include: Anonymous screenings for mental health www.mentalhealthscreening.org/screening/uofcberkeley Dealing with stress in graduate school: www.uhs.berkeley.edu/bewell/ www.uhs.berkeley.edu/students/counseling/Articles/balance.shtml Information on depression and what to do if you or others are depressed (includes“Just in Case” phone app) www.uhs.berkeley.edu/lookforthesigns/ Guide to helping a distressed undergraduate student http://uhs.berkeley.edu/goldfolder/ Depression awareness and suicide prevention training Brief online training available on the University Health Services website, http://www.uhs.berkeley.edu/depressiontraining/index.htm