Doing a research degree poses some unique challenges that can affect your mental health and wellbeing. In this workshop, we will explore these challenges and the factors that influence wellbeing and mental health during the research degree (like isolation or the relation with supervisors) in a supportive environment. We will talk about how to understand wellbeing and mental health issues within people’s own situations/experiences and therefore explore how various self-care strategies can be tailored to people’s specific needs, not with a ‘one-size fits all’ approach. We will discuss when to seek help and how to navigate support services at Sussex and beyond.

Target audience

Postgraduate researchers at any stage and from any discipline.

About the facilitators

Helen Quin, Humanistic Psychotherapeutic Counsellor at Brighton Therapy Collective, and Dr Sophie Valeix, a Sussex PhD alum with extensive experience researching PGR mental health, bringing her lived experience to these sessions.

Booking information

For online workshops, the link to join the session will be shared to your Sussex email address one working day before the event.

About this theme

Induction workshops are for those who are starting out on their researcher journey, at a key turning point in their degree, or want to refresh their knowledge base. Visit our Induction workshops page for more sessions.

Book your spot via Sussex Direct here!

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By: Zydrune Jasiunaite
Last updated: Tuesday, 4 February 2025