Location: Exeter, UK
Status: Postdoctoral researcher (astrophysics) at the University of Exeter
Why do you think mental health in academia is important?
I have first hand experience of mental health problems (generalised anxiety disorder) and have seen too many colleagues go through similar struggles. From a practical point of view, mental health issues only make academics less effective at what they do. More importantly though, is the human aspect. We are all human beings that deserve a supportive, respectful and healthy working environment.