40% of PhD students are depressed - a PhD's dark side I Advice from an ICL PhD student

Описание: In this video, I'm shedding light on the harsh realities of being a PhD student – the side of academia that no one talks about. After spending years in the academic world, I’ve uncovered why one out of three students suffer from mental health issues, why research freedom is often a myth, and why some professors even delay your graduation. As a third-year PhD student at Imperial College London, I share these hard truths and how you can cope with them during your PhD journey. Let’s dive deep into what really goes on behind the scenes of academic life.

Quick Summary with Topics:

I’ll cover the following tough truths about the PhD journey:
🧠 Mental Health Struggles – Why anxiety and depression are common among PhD students
👩‍🔬 The Myth of Research Freedom – The challenges of unstructured research
💡 No Research Experience – The anxiety of starting as an independent researcher
🚨 Toxic Supervisors – How your supervisor can make or break your experience
📊 Quality vs. Quantity – The pressure to publish, even when quality suffers
💸 You Don’t Make As Much As Your Peers – The financial sacrifices of a PhD
💭 Figure Out Your Why – The importance of understanding why you’re doing a PhD
📚 Feeling Isolated – The loneliness of working on niche research
💪 Conclusion – How to navigate these challenges

Reference:
Liu, C., Wang, L., Qi, R., Wang, W., Jia, S., Shang, D., … Zhao, Y. (2019). Prevalence and associated factors of depression and anxiety among doctoral students: the mediating effect of mentoring relationships on the association between research self-efficacy and depression/anxiety. Psychology Research and Behavior Management, 12, 195–208. https://doi.org/10.2147/PRBM.S195131

Timestamps:

⏰ Timestamps:
1:20 - You are on your own
2:48 - No research experience
3:52 - Toxic Supervisors
5:42 - Quality over Quantity?
7:39 - You don’t make as much money as your peers
8:48 - Figure out your Why
9:30 - You feel isolated in your bubble
11:15 - Conclusion
12:27 - Outro

🌟 A PhD is not just about research and publications, it's about navigating the mental and emotional challenges that come with it. This video is a reality check to help you prepare for the ups and downs of academic life and ensure that you are making informed decisions as you embark on this long journey.

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