Researching the researchers: psychological distress and psychosocial stressors according to career stage in mental health researchers

Although there are many benefits associated with working in academia, this career path often involves structural and organisational stressors that can be detrimental to wellbeing and increase susceptibility to psychological distress and mental ill health. This exploratory study examines experiences of work-related psychosocial stressors, psychological distress, and mental health diagnoses among mental health researchers.

Citation:
Hill NTM, Bailey E, Benson R, Cully G, Kirtley OJ, Purcell R, et al. Researching the researchers: psychological distress and psychosocial stressors according to career stage in mental health researchers. BMC Psychol. 2022;10(1).

Keywords:
Mental health; Researchers; Stress; Students; University;
Wellbeing

Abstract:
Although there are many benefits associated with working in academia, this career path often involves structural and organisational stressors that can be detrimental to wellbeing and increase susceptibility to psychological distress and mental ill health. This exploratory study examines experiences of work-related psychosocial stressors, psychological distress, and mental health diagnoses among mental health researchers.