Mental Health in Academia: dynaMENT Workshop

Friday 10 Feb 2023, 09:00 → 17:00 Europe/Berlin

Ground Floor Seminar Room (HARBOR)

Desiree Dickerson, PhD

Academia is an ultramarathon that we try to run as a sprint. We quickly run out of time and energy and can experience waning motivation, burnout, and a sense of failure. Although the environment certainly plays a role, we as individuals can address the way we approach academia to buffer us against stress and burnout, worry and fear, and the toxic competition we are often surrounded by. A healthier approach to research is possible!

 

In the workshop:

• we discuss the main hurdles in our decision-making, as individuals, as teams and as leaders. 
• we emphasize the importance of clarity and communication when leading a team. 
• we discuss the main dangers and sources of conflict when making decisions with others. we detail and practice some concrete tools to help us improve our decision-making and leadership skills.