Brendan Cutuli
Brendan Cutuli
Friday Insights Ep. 17: Graduate Students Mental Health Concerns
Friday Insights Ep. 17: Graduate Students Mental Health Concerns
Friday Insights Ep. 17: Graduate Students Mental Health Concerns
Friday 6th September 2019
Brendan Cutuli discusses graduate students' mental health issues and UNC Chapel Hill's novel approach to support in 'Mental Insights'.
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Get the buttons here!Addressing Graduate Students' Mental Health with Brendan Cutuli
There's a dividing line between all of this, but there certainly is some spark of hope. So hopefully we can see more professionals coming into this field, such as counselors, such as therapists, such as psychologists.
Ever wondered how graduate students cope with the intense pressures of academia? In this eye-opening episode of 'Mental Insights', host Brendan Cutuli dives into the mental health struggles faced by PhD candidates, particularly in the biological and physical sciences. Brendan sheds light on alarming survey results that reveal high levels of anxiety and depression among these students.
He also highlights an innovative solution from UNC Chapel Hill, which has hired a dedicated mental health counselor to support its biomedical and medical students. Brendan doesn't just present the problem; he emphasizes the urgent need for universities to prioritize mental health and offers practical advice on seeking professional help. This episode is a must-listen for anyone involved in higher education or concerned about the well-being of graduate students.