November 25, 2021; 4.15-5.15pm; Physics Colloquium
https://uni-rostock-de.zoom.us/j/65551383295?pwd=UE13aXowYWVueVNJOEhtdDJheVVIZz09 ; Meeting-ID: 655 5138 3295; Kenncode: 455334
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Mental health problems in the academic world are common at any stage in an academic career. In this seminar, Desiree Dickerson, PhD, explores the many ways that academics are trying to navigate their roles and their well-being in the research world. The speaker highlights the need to:
- recognise the varied environmental challenges to our well-being in the academic world,
- set a solid foundation,
- manage our own expectations and the expectations of those around us,
- identify our red flags (our first signs of stress),
- learn how to de-escalate our thoughts, sensations, and emotions when we feel overwhelmed or stressed, and
- press reset when your day is not going to plan.
Desiree Dickerson PhD is a clinical psychologist who specialises in the mental health and well-being of academics and academic institutions. As a former postdoc in the neurosciences, she now works globally with universities, lab groups, and academics in the pursuit of a healthier approach to research. Desiree has given several invited talks and workshops, e.g., at Imperial College London, University of Zurich, Charité Berlin, Universität Hamburg and more.
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Comment of the organizers to the attendees: We want to highlight the possibility to stay anonymous during the talk and during the question round after the talk. Please consider the following options:
- While logging in into zoom, use an an alias as name, e.g., “anonymous”, and switch off your video. You can change your name after you’ve logged in as well.
- There will be moderators acting as middleman to which you can put your question or comment. The moderators remain confidential on the questioner.
This seminar talk is organized by the Mental Health Initiative of the Institute of Physics and supported by the head of the institute. The initiatives’ mission is spreading knowledge and raising awareness on mental health topics among members of the IfPh. For more information or comments, please contact Anna Julia Poser (anna.poser).