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NIH SEMINAR SERIES:
The Mental Health and Well-Being of Biomedical Researchers
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January 10, 2022
3:00-4:10 pm ET (11am-12:10pm AKT) Register here
Explore the critical issue of mental health in the biomedical research community.
Announcing the second installment of the OITE series focused on the mental health and well-being of the research community. This month we focus on anxiety with a webinar and facilitated small group discussions. In the webinar we will provide concrete tools for managing anxiety, specifically targeted for biomedical researchers. Strategies will include ways to manage physical sensations associated with anxiety and tools for healthy distraction to reduce rumination. Additionally, the seminar will explore topics of how to cope with fears (including imposter fears) in an adaptive, helpful manner. The webinar will be followed by an hour-long small group discussion facilitated by an OITE wellness advisor. There will also be two supplemental sessions offered later in January, one focused on perfectionism and other specifically addressing social anxiety; information on the follow-up sessions will be sent to those who register for the webinar. You can use the same link to watch the webinar later, typically 12-24 hours after the live webinar. This series is open to everyone at NIH and beyond.
Why? Biomedical trainees and researchers report anxiety and depression at rates far greater than the general population.
Goal: Increase awareness and provide coping strategies and tools to help participants support their own mental health and that of others
For whom? Trainees at all levels, PIs and other researchers, administrators, and faculty both at the NIH and in the extramural community
How? Address a new mental health issue that affects biomedical researchers each month through:
- An opening webinar
- Q&A and small-group discussions facilitated by experienced mental health practitioners
- In-depth strategy development and skills practice, e.g., perfection management, executive functioning, mindfulness
- Information on the discussion and skills-based groups will be provided to those who attend the monthly webinars in follow-up emails.
WEBINAR SCHEDULE:
- Jan 10 - Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders - Follow-up sessions on Jan 20 and Jan 27
- February 7 - Depression and Depressive Disorders - Follow-up session Feb 17
- March 7 - Community Wellness
- April 4 - Executive Functioning
- May 2 - Responding to Trauma
For more information, please visit the Office of Intramural Training & Education series website
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