Ambur Wilkerson
Ambur Wilkerson
Episode 4: The Grad Lounge
Episode 4: The Grad Lounge
Episode 4: The Grad Lounge
Wednesday 8th May 2019
Grad students discuss mental health, stress, and self-care over mocktails in Episode 4 of 'Mocktails and the Mind'.
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Get the buttons here!Grad School Blues: Mental Health and Mocktails in The Grad Lounge
There's no relationship you should be in, that's worth your mental health.
Graduate school can be a pressure cooker of stress, deadlines, and relentless expectations. In this episode of 'Mocktails and the Mind', host Ambur Wilkerson invites a group of graduate students from the University of Arizona to share their candid experiences with mental health. Lexi Richardson, Jessica Suriano, Jaborius Ball, Zeina Peterson, Alisa Ivanistkya, Dalal Radwan, and Vivian Colter gather around with mocktails in hand, opening up about the unique challenges they face in academia.
These students delve into how cultural backgrounds shape their approaches to mental health, revealing both common struggles and unique perspectives. They don't shy away from discussing the intense pressures of grad school, but they also emphasize the importance of self-care and seeking support. As Alisa Ivanistkya wisely notes, 'There's no relationship you should be in that's worth your mental health'.
Whether you're a student yourself or someone who supports one, this episode offers a refreshing look at how to navigate mental well-being in an academic setting. It's not just about the struggles; it's about finding resilience through community and self-awareness. So, grab your favorite mocktail and join these inspiring voices as they tackle the complexities of mental health in higher education.