Dragonfly Mental Health

Stigma reduction works best through: • Education 📚 • Human connection 🤝 🏛️ But academia isn’t a typical workplace and power dynamics matter. Our solution addresses these challenges, meeting communities where they're at. #DragonflyMentalHealth #ZZurichFoundation

Burnout is heavy. 🪨 Silence makes it heavier. 🪨🪨🪨 When academics feel pressure to hide mental health struggles, the personal and professional toll compounds. 📉 Reducing stigma = protecting people and scholarship. #DragonflyMentalHealth #ZZurichFoundation

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Stigma = stereotypes + prejudice + discrimination. 🚫 In academia, that can quietly influence who is trusted, promoted, or supported. ⚖️ 🏷️ We can’t change what we don’t name. #DragonflyMentalHealth #ZZurichFoundation

🎓 In academia, silence around mental health isn’t accidental - it’s structural. When disclosure feels risky, care gets delayed.🕰️ 🎤 Storytelling changes that. 🎥 Our narrative-based anti-stigma films help academic communities move from fear to openness. #DMH #ZZF

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Healthy supervisor-trainee relationships are possible! 🌟 Our Managing Upwards workshop teaches trainees to communicate clearly, set boundaries, and safeguard their mental wellbeing. @zfoundation #DragonflyMentalHealth #ZZurichFoundation #ManagingUpwards #AcademicWellbeing

Impostor feelings affect many academics. 💭 Our Impostor Phenomenon talk covers prevalence and symptoms, and ways to reclaim confidence. @zfoundation #DragonflyMentalHealth #ZZurichFoundation #ImpostorPhenomenon #AcademicWellbeing #MentalHealth

Thriving in academia is possible! 🌟 Our talks and workshops for trainees & early career academics tackle impostor feelings and teach skills to build healthy supervisor-trainee relationships. @zfoundation #DragonflyMentalHealth #ZZurichFoundation #MentalWellbeing #EarlyCareer

Support starts with listening. 👂✨ Our Active Listening workshop gives academics the skills to recognize struggle, set boundaries, and respond with confidence. @zfoundation #DragonflyMentalHealth #ZZurichFoundation #ActiveListening #AcademicWellbeing #MentalHealth

Learn the facts, fight misconceptions. 🧠 Our Intro to Mental Health Literacy talk covers prevalence, symptoms, causes, and fosters meaningful discussion in academic communities. @zfoundation #DragonflyMentalHealth #ZZurichFoundation #MentalHealthLiteracy #AcademicWellbeing

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Mental wellbeing in academia thrives when the whole community participates. 🧠💬 Our talks & workshops foster connection, conversation, and support across every level. #DragonflyMentalHealth #ZZurichFoundation #AcademicWellbeing #MentalHealth #CommunityMatters

Fear of judgment shouldn't stop anyone from getting help. ⛔️ We're actively Fighting Stigma in academia by sharing lived experiences and sparking open conversations. It's time to break down these barriers. 🗣️ @zfoundation #Stigma #MentalHealth #AcademicLife

Knowledge isn't enough—skills matter 🛠️ Our Skills Training workshops empower academics with the tools to support themselves and their peers. 💪 @zfoundation #MentalHealthSkills #PeerSupport #AcademicLife

Let's get smart about mental health 🧠 Our Mental Health Literacy programs aim to demystify mental health issues and empower the academic community with knowledge. 📚 @zfoundation #MentalHealthEducation #MentalHealth #Literacy

Building a stronger academic community starts with connection 👥 Peer Networks are key to sustainable mental health support, creating spaces for shared experiences and belonging. 🤝 @zfoundation #PeerSupport #MentalHealth #AcademicWellbeing

Our Wellness Committee is the engine for positive change ⚙️ It's a central hub where voices are heard and meaningful mental health initiatives take root. 🌱 @zfoundation #Wellness #AcademicCulture #MentalHealthPolicy

Meet Alden Conner, neurobiologist, innovation leader, and valued member of our Advisory Council. Former Senior Researcher at the Alan Turing Institute, she bridges neuroscience, data science & open science-driving collaboration and impact. We’re excited to have her expertise.💜

Meet Jae Kennedy, disability researcher, advocate, and vital member of our Advisory Council. President-elect of NARRTC, Jae champions health equity and inclusive policy, representing NARRTC on the Disability & Rehab Research Coalition. We’re honored to have their leadership. 💜