Uploaded June 2017 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
Talking about mental health and grad school, both a little bit about my own experience, and some of the factors in academia and STEM culture that can play into issues of mental health.
Twitter thread from Amanda on work/life balance in industry vs academia: twitter.com/TangibleAnsible/status/818098398561701889
[Further Reading and Resources] - This list was made possible thanks to people who were very generous with their time and experience. Thank you!
Information/coping strategies for anxiety and depressive disorders - adaa.org
Information about anxiety disorders - anxiety.org
Fact sheets on different disorders and treatment approaches (note: some terms may be out of date) - abct.org/Information/?m=mInformation&fa=FactSheets
Screeners for common mental health problems (not meant to be a diagnostic tool, but to identify potential issues) - mentalhealthamerica.net/mental-health-screening-tools
Discussion on CBT or medication as treatment options - abct.org/Information/?m=mInformation&fa=_CBT_Or_Medication
Deciding when to seek treatment - abct.org/Information/?m=mInformation&fa=DecidingWhenToSeek
Find a therapist, with many filter options including insurance, treatment, sexuality, religion - therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms
Tips for finding a good CBT therapist - psychologytoday.com/blog/therapy-works/201607/good-therapist-is-hard-find
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - suicidepreventionlifeline.org/talk-to-someone-now
[Other Places to Find/Talk To Me]
debokic.com
Email: deboki.chakravarti@gmail.com
Twitter: okidoki_boki
Instagram: okidokiboki
Goodreads: okidokiboki
Talking about mental health and grad school, both a little bit about my own experience, and some of the factors in academia and STEM culture that can play into issues of mental health.
Twitter thread from Amanda on work/life balance in industry vs academia: twitter.com/TangibleAnsible/status/818098398561701889
[Further Reading and Resources] - This list was made possible thanks to people who were very generous with their time and experience. Thank you!
Information/coping strategies for anxiety and depressive disorders - adaa.org
Information about anxiety disorders - anxiety.org
Fact sheets on different disorders and treatment approaches (note: some terms may be out of date) - abct.org/Information/?m=mInformation&fa=FactSheets
Screeners for common mental health problems (not meant to be a diagnostic tool, but to identify potential issues) - mentalhealthamerica.net/mental-health-screening-tools
Discussion on CBT or medication as treatment options - abct.org/Information/?m=mInformation&fa=_CBT_Or_Medication
Deciding when to seek treatment - abct.org/Information/?m=mInformation&fa=DecidingWhenToSeek
Find a therapist, with many filter options including insurance, treatment, sexuality, religion - therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms
Tips for finding a good CBT therapist - psychologytoday.com/blog/therapy-works/201607/good-therapist-is-hard-find
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - suicidepreventionlifeline.org/talk-to-someone-now
[Other Places to Find/Talk To Me]
debokic.com
Email: deboki.chakravarti@gmail.com
Twitter: okidoki_boki
Instagram: okidokiboki
Goodreads: okidokiboki
