A Practical Guide for Postdocs
11 a.m.–1 p.m., February 27 | Powell 190
This professional development workshop provides a practical approach to help postdocs address common mental health challenges that can show up in classes, mentoring relationships, and office hours. The first portion lays out a common language for mental health that offers a baseline to navigate these issues, as well as how to frame mental health from a health education perspective. The second part of this session offers guidelines for if participants choose to share their personal stories with mentees and students to help do so in ways that protect the boundaries of all parties and reinforce learning objectives. Lunch will be provided.
This event is designed for postdocs who teach, mentor, supervise, or work closely with students or trainees — and who want practical guidance for navigating mental health–related situations professionally while maintaining healthy boundaries. It is offered in collaboration with the Postdoctoral Association and award-winning mental health speaker and advocate Ross Szabo.