Location: Groningen, the Netherlands
Status: PhD student in marine ecology and evolution
Why do you think mental health in academia is important? Academia is a very demanding and challenging environment, but it shouldn’t be toxic. There is a lot of abuse and unnecessary stress currently built into the academic system. But it doesn’t have to (and shouldn’t) be that way. With more focus on mental health and wellbeing we can create an atmosphere of support and enthusiasm where everyone can thrive and do their best work.