About Managing Your Mental Health During Your PhD: A Survival Guide
This book explores the PhD experience as never before and provides a “survival guide” for current and prospective PhD students. The book investigates why mental health issues are so common among the postgraduate population, going beyond the statistics, looking at lived experience of both the author and as well as current PhD students, who have found balancing mental wellness with the PhD endeavour challenging.
The author discusses tips and tricks she wished she had known at the start of her PhD process for managing mental health, such as managing imposter feelings, prioritising workload, and self-care strategies to help others throughout their own journey.
The book goes beyond typical mental health discussions (where the focus for improving mental health is placed on PhD students to become “more resilient”) and explores some of the often unspoken environmental factors that can impact mental health. These include the PhD student-supervisor relationship, the pressure to publish, and deep systemic problems in academia, such as racism, bullying and harassment.Finally, the book is a call to action, providing tangible improvements from the author’s perspective that university institutions can make to ensure that academia is a place for all to thrive.
Narrated by Gabriella Kountourides
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This chapter looks at how to get help for mental illness, based on the author's experience.
The book was written by Dr Zoë Ayres, edited by Dr Petra Boynton, and narrated by Gabriella Kountourides. Cover art by Hana Ayoob.
"Managing Your Mental Health During Your PhD: A Survival Guide" was originally published in print by Springer, and can be purchased here (https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-14194-2).
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12 Aug 2023
Chapter 11: The High-Walled Rose Garden - Understanding there is life outside the academy
This chapter looks at the uncertainty of "what comes next" after PhD study, and the alternatives to academic careers.
The book was written by Dr Zoë Ayres, edited by Dr Petra Boynton, and narrated by Gabriella Kountourides. Cover art by Hana Ayoob.
"Managing Your Mental Health During Your PhD: A Survival Guide" was originally published in print by Springer, and can be purchased here (https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-14194-2).
This podcast is entirely free. If you are able to, you can BuyMeACoffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Zjayres). This helps keep me going helps support future projects.
For full early access to the podcast (ahead of the 12 week release schedule), you can purchase this through my BuyMeACoffee commission (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Zjayres/commissions).
Please find the full reference list for the book here (https://www.zjayres.com/_files/ugd/e97a8c_006948ee86e44c61bc479f38322b7673.pdf).
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5 Aug 2023
Chapter 10: Publish or Perish - On the Myth of Meritocracy
This chapter explores the overwork culture in academia and the pressure to publish.
The book was written by Dr Zoë Ayres, edited by Dr Petra Boynton, and narrated by Gabriella Kountourides. Cover art by Hana Ayoob.
"Managing Your Mental Health During Your PhD: A Survival Guide" was originally published in print by Springer, and can be purchased here (https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-14194-2).
This podcast is entirely free. If you are able to, you can BuyMeACoffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Zjayres). This helps keep me going helps support future projects.
For full early access to the podcast (ahead of the 12 week release schedule), you can purchase this through my BuyMeACoffee commission (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Zjayres/commissions).
Please find the full reference list for the book here (https://www.zjayres.com/_files/ugd/e97a8c_006948ee86e44c61bc479f38322b7673.pdf).
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29 Jul 2023
Chapter 9: Perhaps It's Not You It's Them: The PhD Student-Supervisor Relationship
This chapter looks at the professional relationship between PhD students and their supervisors, and when things go wrong.
The book was written by Dr Zoë Ayres, edited by Dr Petra Boynton, and narrated by Gabriella Kountourides. Cover art by Hana Ayoob.
"Managing Your Mental Health During Your PhD: A Survival Guide" was originally published in print by Springer, and can be purchased here (https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-14194-2).
This podcast is entirely free. If you are able to, you can BuyMeACoffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Zjayres). This helps keep me going helps support future projects.
For full early access to the podcast (ahead of the 12 week release schedule), you can purchase this through my BuyMeACoffee commission (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Zjayres/commissions).
Please find the full reference list for the book here (https://www.zjayres.com/_files/ugd/e97a8c_006948ee86e44c61bc479f38322b7673.pdf).
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22 Jul 2023
Chapter 8: Dismantling the Ivory Tower - Systemic Issues that might impact your mental health
This chapter explores the environmental systemic issues that PhD students might face.
The book was written by Dr Zoë Ayres, edited by Dr Petra Boynton, and narrated by Gabriella Kountourides. Cover art by Hana Ayoob.
"Managing Your Mental Health During Your PhD: A Survival Guide" was originally published in print by Springer, and can be purchased here (https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-14194-2).
This podcast is entirely free. If you are able to, you can BuyMeACoffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Zjayres). This helps keep me going helps support future projects.
For full early access to the podcast (ahead of the 12 week release schedule), you can purchase this through my BuyMeACoffee commission (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Zjayres/commissions).
Please find the full reference list for the book here (https://www.zjayres.com/_files/ugd/e97a8c_006948ee86e44c61bc479f38322b7673.pdf).
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15 Jul 2023
Chapter 7: Why You Earned It: Fighting the Imposter
This chapter explores the impostor phenomenon, and how it can impact our studies.
The book was written by Dr Zoë Ayres, edited by Dr Petra Boynton, and narrated by Gabriella Kountourides. Cover art by Hana Ayoob.
"Managing Your Mental Health During Your PhD: A Survival Guide" was originally published in print by Springer, and can be purchased here (https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-14194-2).
This podcast is entirely free. If you are able to, you can BuyMeACoffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Zjayres). This helps keep me going helps support future projects.
For full early access to the podcast (ahead of the 12 week release schedule), you can purchase this through my BuyMeACoffee commission (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Zjayres/commissions).
Please find the full reference list for the book here (https://www.zjayres.com/_files/ugd/e97a8c_006948ee86e44c61bc479f38322b7673.pdf).
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8 Jul 2023
Chapter 6: I'll Read it Later and Other Lies we tell ourselves: Managing Expectations and Guilt
This chapter looks at managing expectations and guilt during the PhD journey.
The book was written by Dr Zoë Ayres, edited by Dr Petra Boynton, and narrated by Gabriella Kountourides. Cover art by Hana Ayoob.
"Managing Your Mental Health During Your PhD: A Survival Guide" was originally published in print by Springer, and can be purchased here (https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-14194-2).
This podcast is entirely free. If you are able to, you can BuyMeACoffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Zjayres). This helps keep me going helps support future projects.
For full early access to the podcast (ahead of the 12 week release schedule), you can purchase this through my BuyMeACoffee commission (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Zjayres/commissions).
Please find the full reference list for the book here (https://www.zjayres.com/_files/ugd/e97a8c_006948ee86e44c61bc479f38322b7673.pdf).
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1 Jul 2023
Chapter 5: Not Another Yoga Session - Why University Wellbeing Programs and why they so often miss the mark
This chapter looks at university wellbeing sessions, and if they are fit for purpose.
The book was written by Dr Zoë Ayres, edited by Dr Petra Boynton, and narrated by Gabriella Kountourides. Cover art by Hana Ayoob.
"Managing Your Mental Health During Your PhD: A Survival Guide" was originally published in print by Springer, and can be purchased here (https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-14194-2).
This podcast is entirely free. If you are able to, you can BuyMeACoffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Zjayres). This helps keep me going helps support future projects.
For full early access to the podcast (ahead of the 12 week release schedule), you can purchase this through my BuyMeACoffee commission (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Zjayres/commissions).
Please find the full reference list for the book here (https://www.zjayres.com/_files/ugd/e97a8c_006948ee86e44c61bc479f38322b7673.pdf).
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24 Jun 2023
Chapter 4: Self-care - Without you there is no PhD
This chapter looks at what we can do ourselves, through self-care, to look after our own mental health.
The book was written by Dr Zoë Ayres, edited by Dr Petra Boynton, and narrated by Gabriella Kountourides. Cover art by Hana Ayoob.
"Managing Your Mental Health During Your PhD: A Survival Guide" was originally published in print by Springer, and can be purchased here (https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-14194-2).
This podcast is entirely free. If you are able to, you can BuyMeACoffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Zjayres). This helps keep me going helps support future projects.
For full early access to the podcast (ahead of the 12 week release schedule), you can purchase this through my BuyMeACoffee commission (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Zjayres/commissions).
Please find the full reference list for the book here (https://www.zjayres.com/_files/ugd/e97a8c_006948ee86e44c61bc479f38322b7673.pdf).
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17 Jun 2023
Chapter 3: Setting the Scene: Understanding The PhD Mental Health Crisis
This chapter looks at the so-called "PhD mental health crisis" looking at the statistics and facts behind this.
The book was written by Dr Zoë Ayres, edited by Dr Petra Boynton, and narrated by Gabriella Kountourides. Cover art by Hana Ayoob.
"Managing Your Mental Health During Your PhD: A Survival Guide" was originally published in print by Springer, and can be purchased here (https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-14194-2).
This podcast is entirely free. If you are able to, you can BuyMeACoffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Zjayres). This helps keep me going helps support future projects.
For full early access to the podcast (ahead of the 12 week release schedule), you can purchase this through my BuyMeACoffee commission (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Zjayres/commissions).
Please find the full reference list for the book here (https://www.zjayres.com/_files/ugd/e97a8c_006948ee86e44c61bc479f38322b7673.pdf).
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10 Jun 2023
Chapter 2: Challenging Perceptions - What is Mental Health Anyway?
This chapter explores our understanding of mental health and mental illness, and how we might recognise the signs in ourselves and others.
The book was written by Dr Zoë Ayres, edited by Dr Petra Boynton, and narrated by Gabriella Kountourides. Cover art by Hana Ayoob.
"Managing Your Mental Health During Your PhD: A Survival Guide" was originally published in print by Springer, and can be purchased here (https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-14194-2).
This podcast is entirely free. If you are able to, you can BuyMeACoffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Zjayres). This helps keep me going helps support future projects.
For full early access to the podcast (ahead of the 12 week release schedule), you can purchase this through my BuyMeACoffee commission (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Zjayres/commissions).
Please find the full reference list for the book here (https://www.zjayres.com/_files/ugd/e97a8c_006948ee86e44c61bc479f38322b7673.pdf).
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3 Jun 2023
Chapter 1: Introduction
An introduction to the book, and what to expect from the guide.
The book was written by Dr Zoë Ayres, edited by Dr Petra Boynton, and narrated by Gabriella Kountourides. Cover art by Hana Ayoob.
"Managing Your Mental Health During Your PhD: A Survival Guide" was originally published in print by Springer, and can be purchased here (https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-14194-2).
This podcast is entirely free. If you are able to, you can BuyMeACoffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Zjayres). This helps keep me going helps support future projects.
For full early access to the podcast (ahead of the 12 week release schedule), you can purchase this through my BuyMeACoffee commission (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Zjayres/commissions).
Please find the full reference list for the book here (https://www.zjayres.com/_files/ugd/e97a8c_006948ee86e44c61bc479f38322b7673.pdf).
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3 Jun 2023
A Note From The Author
Before you start - a note from the author, Zoë Ayres, walking you through a few items you should note, before starting listening to the podcast.
The book was written by Dr Zoë Ayres, edited by Dr Petra Boynton, and narrated by Gabriella Kountourides. Cover art by Hana Ayoob.
"Managing Your Mental Health During Your PhD: A Survival Guide" was originally published in print by Springer, and can be purchased here (https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-14194-2).
This podcast is entirely free. If you are able to, you can BuyMeACoffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Zjayres). This helps keep me going helps support future projects.
For full early access to the podcast (ahead of the 12 week release schedule), you can purchase this through my BuyMeACoffee commission (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Zjayres/commissions).
Please find the full reference list for the book here (https://www.zjayres.com/_files/ugd/e97a8c_006948ee86e44c61bc479f38322b7673.pdf).
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