The Mindful Scientists
@mindfulgrads
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We are #WomenInScience who aim to normalize #mentalHealth discussions in academia by sharing our experiences. Follow us and our blog to read our stories.👇
Joined June 2021
Has #academia ever made you feel like you don't belong? Check out this new post by @AristiNati on questioning and fighting back against #impostersyndrome 👉🏽#AcademicChatter.
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I’m a scientist, but claiming this feels weird. I’ve wondered where my insecurities to call myself a scientist come from for a long time. Recently, I started wondering if this is relate…
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New post from @AshlockLauren on accessing academic accommodations in grad school.
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“According to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) an individual with a disability is a person who: Has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life…
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RT @jamietworkowski: Just met the Mindful Scientists aka @mindfulgrads! They’re up to good stuff at the intersection of science & mental he….
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Super helpful blog post from @NAMICommunicate on how to talk to someone experiencing suicidal thoughts.
Read our latest blog post: "How to Talk (and Listen) to Someone Experiencing Suicidal Thoughts".
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Did you accomplish everything you hoped to today? @MariahBoudreau aims to understand the physical, intellectual and emotional obstacles in the attempt to ‘do it all’.
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September is #SuicidePrevention month but suicide awareness is always important. @BrittanyVerrico shares a poem relating to her experience with SI during her first year as a grad student. Link below. #MentalHealthAwareness #AcademicMentalHealth.
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Content Warning: talks explicitly about suicidal thoughts A dreary day calls for a homemade meal. One that takes time. Some length of time that lies between avoidance and procrastination. One that …
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Last week our founders/blog writers, along with some @QuestUvm trainees (and many others!), participated in @46Climbs, a hiking fundraiser for @afspnational ! You can still donate as fundraising is open until the end of the year!
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Congratulations to one of our founding members/blog writers, @BrittanyVerrico, for a successful defense and becoming Dr. Verrico!
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New post by @AristiNati on public speaking #anxiety and how it affects her journey to share science. Do you feel public speaking fear/anxiety affects your ability to share your science? #AcademicTwitter #selfcare #mentalhealthmatters.
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New post this week out from @AshlockLauren on not being defined by your mental health diagnoses. Follow the link to read more!
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My name is Lauren Ashlock. Over the past two years, I’ve been diagnosed with Panic, Major Depressive, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders. There are many other facets of my identity that I would nor…
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Check out this amazing event in September, supporting mental health & suicide prevention! Hike a little or a lot to raise awareness! @46Climbs.
I'm supporting American Foundation for Suicide Prevention! via @DonorDrive .I encourage you to achieve some positive altitude during the week of September 3rd-12th this year to help conquer suicide. Check out @46Climbs for more information too!.
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RT @xiaofei_lin: I used to think I was 'wasting time' when my #depression prevented me from keeping up with work. Reminder that you are NO….
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New post from @AshlockLauren! Read all about her experience creating and teaching a class on graduate student wellness!
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Four years into graduate school, and a year into a mental health crisis, I taught a class on graduate student wellness. At the time I was struggling to get the support I needed, and wondered if the…
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RT @natasha_tracy: Can Mental Illness Be Considered a Chronic Illness? Listen to this podcast to find out: https://….
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New post! What are good coping strategies for life’s emotional lows and highs? Exercise and a healthy diet! But also, medication? Read the story of someone making this decision for the 1st time. Learn about medication options and a bit of math on the way:
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