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An end of an Era for #PHDBalance. We feel with conversations changing around #mentalhealth our goals and presence here comes to an end. Some small new updates are incoming, but other than that, this is a goodbye from us! Thank you for your support and love!

Join us for our journal club on our discord server, where we will discuss the factors that influence mental health help-seeking behaviors among minority groups! Here's some key findings! #phdbalance #mentalhealth #minorities #immigrants #journalclub #onlinejournalclub

As a celebration of #MinorityMentalHealth Awareness Month, we are hosting a #mentalhealth #journalclub for the first time. Join us on discord on #bipoc channel to discuss M. Mohammadifirouzeh et al. J Immigr Minor Health 2023!

Heres a few tips for #selfcare in lieu of self care day! Hope this servers as your reminder to practice some Selfcare today and everyday! #PhDBalance #academiclife

This July on #MinorityMentalHealthMonth, we honor Bebe Moore Campbell, a legend who changed the game for minority mental health and cofounded NAMI Urban Los Angeles. #Minoritycommunities are disproportionately affected with mental health stigma and lack of support.

#Self-esteem can be a tricky thing to take ahold of sometimes. Especially when under challenging situations impostor syndrome can rear its head. Fear and self doubt can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to let it take over your life! #OvercomingFear #SelfDoubt #PositiveMindset

Your #weeklyreminder from #PhDBalance. Take what you need to take care of yourself. You deserve these in your life. #selfcare #mentalhealth #motivation #inpiration #hope #comfort #forgiveness #peace

#Burnout is a common problem among #Phd students. According to a recent study published Andrade D. et. al, burnout was significantly lower among graduate students who had good sleep quality, receive good support from university. Check out these signs to asses if you face it!

Happy #Pride Month! Support and visibility for #LGBTQIA+ has increased, but academics are still told to "keep their private life at home." STEM professionals who could bring their complete selves to work were happier and performed better. Would you like to make your voice heard?

Writing a thesis can be a challenge in the best of conditions. Master the art of impactful communication with these pro tips. #EffectiveWriting #WritingTips #PowerOfWords #RefineYourSkills

Hey there #PhDBalance Community with conference season soon upon us it can be a challenge to balance work and life. Here's a concise checklist to help us reflect and take care of ourselves. #GraduateStudentLife #MentalHealthMatters #SelfCare

Pursuing a career in academia can be challenging, which is why taking care of your #mentalhealth is vital! Which is why we have collected some highlights about #mentalhealthawreness in our newsletter this month. Read our newsletter by signing up on our website! #PhDpets inside..

Be sure to catch the #PhDBalance speaking team discussing about Balancing Non-Academic career pursuits while pursuing a PhD in the PhD pathway series by the Versatile PhD. Registeration link in story/VPhD website! #careerdevelopment #academia #academicAdvice

This years #WorldHealthDay is about #HealthForAll. And ofcourse that to us at #PhDBalance inclusive of all mental and physical health of all our diverse graduate students! So hope you can get some time to focus on your health this holiday #weekend and focus on yourself..

Did you know that light plays a crucial role in regulating your sleep? Light can play an important role in regulating sleep in the morning as well as night! Remember, good sleep is essential for your success and well-being. Sweet dreams! 💭💤 #Worldsleepday #LightAndWellness

Happy World Sleep Day to our #PhdBalance community! This years #WorldSleepDay slogan is "Sleep is essential for Health". Thats why we are pleased to announce our new series on the importance of light in wellness, starting with a post on how #lightscience affects sleep. #PhDLife

Do you need new skills to show off on your CV? Volunteering for #PhDBalance can be a great place to learn more about #mentalhealth and being part of our awesome community while doing so. Deets in graphic. Contact us! #volunteers #PhDStrongerTogether #softskills #personalgrowth

@AndrewPhDstudy shared his story about navigating a PhD program with a #Bipolar Compass with us. A heartfelt story about accepting a diagnosis and coming to terms with a #mentalhealth diagnosis. Check out the whole story on our blog now!

While scientists can talk at lengths about their research, establishing that connection with a person is daunting. Its important to know how to ask questions given the situation. Check out these tips on our website. #networking #scicomm

We have some exciting new regular content coming this year! Keep an eye out on our website to sign up for recieving it. Details to come soon! ;) #PhDBalance #mentalhealth #academia