Mental health in academia: Hacks for cultivating and sustaining wellbeing

Johnson, Adam P; Lester, Rebecca

doi:10.1002/ajhb.23664

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“…Perceptions of research culture can vary depending on the institution or individual [ 7 , 8 ]. However, emerging evidence suggests that a large majority of university research cultures are characterized by job insecurity, competing demands in the form of both teaching and research work, long hours including unpaid and uncontracted work, brutal competition amongst peers to succeed in academia, and an immense pressure to publish papers and win research funding [ 8 , 9 ].…”

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The impact of working in academia on researchers’ mental health and well-being: A systematic review and qualitative meta-synthesis

Nicholls

Tekin

et al. 2022

PLoS ONE

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Objective To understand how researchers experience working in academia and the effects these experiences have on their mental health and well-being, through synthesizing published qualitative data. Method A systematic review and qualitative meta-synthesis was conducted to gain a comprehensive overview of what is currently known about academic researchers’ mental health and well-being. Relevant papers were identified through searching electronic databases, Google Scholar, and citation tracking. The quality of the included studies was assessed and the data was synthesised using reflexive thematic analysis. Results 26 papers were identified and included in this review. Academic researchers’ experiences were captured under seven key themes. Job insecurity coupled with the high expectations set by the academic system left researchers at risk of poor mental health and well-being. Access to peer support networks, opportunities for career progression, and mentorship can help mitigate the stress associated with the academic job role, however, under-represented groups in academia are at risk of unequal access to resources, support, and opportunities. Conclusion To improve researchers’ well-being at work, scientific/academic practice and the system’s concept of what a successful researcher should look like, needs to change. Further high-quality qualitative research is needed to better understand how systemic change, including tackling inequality and introducing better support systems, can be brought about more immediately and effectively. Further research is also needed to better understand the experiences and support needs of post-doctoral and more senior researchers, as there is a paucity of literature in this area. Trial registration The review protocol was registered on PROSPERO (CRD42021232480).

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The impact of working in academia on researchers’ mental health and well-being: A systematic review and qualitative meta-synthesis

Nicholls

Tekin

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PLoS ONE

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“…Burnout, depression, and suicide occur in many professions; however, this has largely been overlooked in the orthopaedic literature. [1][2][3] In this review, we study suicide, burnout, and depression with a focus specifically on orthopaedic surgeons. We also analyze the barriers to seek mental health help and discuss particular areas of improvement to enhance our institutional support and ultimately the life of orthopaedic surgeons.…”

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Orthopaedic Surgeons Have a High Prevalence of Burnout, Depression, and Suicide: Review of Factors Which Contribute or Reduce Further Harm

Gold

Nellans

Boraiah

2022

J Am Acad Orthop Surg

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Orthopaedic surgeons have the highest prevalence of death by suicide among all surgical subspecialties, comprising 28.2% of surgeon suicides from 2003 to 2017. There is a continuum of burnout, depression, and other mental health illnesses likely contributing to these numbers in our profession. Stigmatization in terms of medical licensing and professional development are currently barriers to seeking mental health treatment. Education on the risk and treatment of burnout, depression, and suicidal ideations should begin early in a surgeon's career. This review documents the issue of physician burnout and depression and makes recommendations regarding necessary changes to counteract mental illness in orthopaedic surgeons. Mental health issues have recently gained attention in all aspects of society including the medical profession and professional sports. Burnout, depression, and suicide occur in many professions; however, this has largely been overlooked in the orthopaedic literature. [1][2][3] In this review, we study suicide, burnout, and depression with a focus specifically on orthopaedic surgeons. We also analyze the barriers to seek mental health help and discuss particular areas of improvement to enhance our institutional support and ultimately the life of orthopaedic surgeons. Although these are presented individually (ie, burnout, depression, and suicide), it is important for the reader to understand that these can be a continuum on the mental health spectrum. Why Orthopaedic Surgeons?We have all been socialized into an orthopaedic profession rich in history and innovative solutions for treating patients with musculoskeletal issues. As we strive for excellence, many orthopaedic surgeons define their identity in perfection and efficiency at all costs. We must reflect on the burden of this cost though. We have been taught to be tough and push through challenges without

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“…4 One of the negative impacts associated with the system is that colleges and universities have a high requirement for junior faculty to conduct research, especially young faculty, making them the target of pressure superposition. 5 Recently, several issues associated with the “up-or-out” system have aroused widespread concern and triggered a great debate on the rationality of this system. 6 In this study, the misuse and disadvantages of this system are not analyzed.…”

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Effects of Performance Pressure of Junior Faculty in Universities on Organizational Socialization: The Moderating Role of Organizational Support and Job Autonomy

Ding¹,

Qi²,

Jiao-ping³

2023

PRBM

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Purpose Identification and recruitment of excellent junior faculty, and improving their organizational recognition and sense of belonging are the basis for sustainable development of high-quality colleges and universities. During the pre-employment period, the management of junior faculty in the by various colleges and universities focuses on screening, while organizational socialization tends to be ignored. Materials and Methods Based on the organizational identification theory, 438 new faculty members of colleges and universities were enrolled to investigate the effects of performance pressure on junior faculty by colleges and universities on their organizational socialization, as well as the dual regulation roles of perceived organizational support and job autonomy. Results Empirical analysis reveals that performance pressure has an inverted-U-shaped effect on organizational socialization of junior faculty members; the perceived organizational support negatively regulates the effects of performance pressure on organizational socialization; job autonomy regulates the effects of performance pressure on organizational socialization of junior faculty members by influencing organizational support of junior faculty members, indicating that job autonomy has secondary regulating effects on correlation of performance pressure with organizational socialization of junior faculty members. Conclusion This study elucidates the regulating effect of performance pressure on organizational socialization and explains the phenomenon that many junior faculty members in colleges and universities tend to avoid public affairs, do not integrate into the community and actively take responsibility for their work, which is of theoretical and practical value in the management of performance pressure among junior faculty members in colleges and universities.

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Mental health in academia: Hacks for cultivating and sustaining wellbeing

Cited by 23 publications

References 51 publications

The impact of working in academia on researchers’ mental health and well-being: A systematic review and qualitative meta-synthesis

The impact of working in academia on researchers’ mental health and well-being: A systematic review and qualitative meta-synthesis

Orthopaedic Surgeons Have a High Prevalence of Burnout, Depression, and Suicide: Review of Factors Which Contribute or Reduce Further Harm

Effects of Performance Pressure of Junior Faculty in Universities on Organizational Socialization: The Moderating Role of Organizational Support and Job Autonomy

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