I am an Associate Professor of Education Policy and Psychology, the 21st Century Endowed Chair in Education Policy at the University of Arkansas in the Department of Education Reform, and also hold a joint (courtesy) appointment in the Department of Psychology. Broadly, I study education policy through the lens of psychology.
by: Michael Siluk/Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)What happens when you put together a group of super achievers who are accustomed to being the best into a new environment called a PhD program? Scott Turow’sprovides a window into that environment at Harvard Law School, one that mirrors many of the trials and tribulations that many graduate students face across multiple fields.have received mental health treatment.
This finding generally holds across fields, with variation, such as a notable exception for the medical and health sciences. Overall, groups that were most susceptible to obtaining psychiatric medication during their PhD were older people, women, and those with a previous history of using psychiatric medications.
The authors of the new study note that in 2016, 13.5% of their sample of active PhD students received psychiatric medication. This is quite similar to the studies in economics and political science showing between 10 to 14.9% of PhD students received mental health treatment. Additionally, the authors of this new study argue that because they are recording diagnosed mental health problems, the percentage reporting may be an underestimate.
Election 2024 Swing State Polls: Pennsylvania’s A Dead Heat—As Harris Leads Michigan, Trump Takes Arizona The authors conclude: “If PhD studies negatively impact mental health, this likely decrease both academic productivity and causes a selection of researchers not only based on academic aptitude, but also mental resilience.”Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas and facts in a safe space.
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