Students and mental health: Let's talk!
Several studies have already begun to sound the alarm: Graduate students and postdocs encounter numerous stressors, all of which might have a detrimental impact on their mental well-being. In a 2022 study (similar to the study conducted in 2014) conducted by the Graduate Assembly at the University of California, Berkeley, it was discovered that over one-third of master's students and nearly half of Ph.D. candidates at the university experienced depression. Factors such as career prospects, living conditions, financial stability, academic preparation and progress, coursework and the relationship with advisors were identified as significant predictors of well-being.
