Doctoral College webinar - "Connect to the 5 Ways to Wellbeing"

Connect to the 5 Ways to Wellbeing Webinar with Cillian Keane (Mental Health Ireland) 

Doing a PhD is one of the most intellectually rewarding things you can undertake, but it is also one of the most demanding. The unique pressures of doctoral research—long periods of independent work, intense academic scrutiny, imposter syndrome, and the constant balancing act of teaching, publishing, funding and writing—can take a toll on your psychological well-being.

Doctoral candidates face disproportionately higher rates of anxiety and depression compared to the general population.

 Because doing a PhD is such a difficult endeavour, safeguarding your mental health is a fundamental requirement for your academic and personal success. When you prioritse your well-being, you unlock clearer thinking, sustained motivation, and greater resilience against inevitable research setbacks.

Academic excellence is unsustainable without personal wellness. To help you build a supportive framework for your studies, the Doctoral College is hosting an interactive, live webinar: "Connect to the 5 Ways to Wellbeing" with Cillian Keane from Mental Health Ireland  on Friday 2nd October at 12pm - 1pm.  

This session is a great introduction to mental health and wellbeing for doctoral candidates which can help to spark awareness and conversation around the 5 Ways to Wellbeing (Connect, Be Active, Take Notice, Keep Learning and Give). 

The webinar will be interactive, informative, engaging, and practical to help UL doctoral and Research Masters candidates learn tips and tools to help support their mental health and wellbeing during their studies. 

Note: This webinar will NOT be recorded so join in to learn more around the topic of mental health and wellbeing. 

Here are some links to the Mental Health Ireland website for more information: Mental Health Ireland 

We look forward to seeing you there!