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Post by help on Dec 15, 2015 19:50:59 GMT -5
Hello,
For the first time in my life I feel like I am struggling with depression of some sort. If I had to think of a rational reason why, I'd say it is a mixture of years of rejection at the hands of the market, plus finally landing a job, but at a place I feel I have no social support and frequently feel alone (and no, it is not my first year there). I am making an appointment with a mental health professional to try to deal with my issues, but I was wondering if anyone out here would know of specific resources that might be better suited for faculty or people in similar situations.
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styles
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Post by styles on Dec 15, 2015 20:25:33 GMT -5
I am very sorry to hear you are struggling. Definitely follow through by making your appointment, and do so sooner rather than later. Most colleges/universities have these resources (with varying degrees of quality) but even if you need to reach beyond your employment resources it's important to make that first contact to start access into the system and get proper evaluation and counseling.
Best wishes
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styles
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Post by styles on Dec 15, 2015 20:29:19 GMT -5
If you need to go outside your employer, do a search for available mental health services in your state/city. Sorry but without knowing where you are and/or type of payment/insurance, it's difficult to give you specific direction.
If this is an emergency, contact your local suicide/crises hotline immediately
Again, best wishes
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Post by runner on Dec 16, 2015 10:45:16 GMT -5
In grad school, I was able to find a therapist who had a lot of experience working with faculty/grad students (due to the location of office) and that was helpful in some ways - she got my employment situation / life circumstances immediately. But sometimes explaining to an outsider helps one clarify (as I've found with other therapists who have also been helpful). Good for you for seeking help. Best wishes to you.
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Post by help on Dec 17, 2015 16:07:07 GMT -5
Does anyone know what in particular to look for in seeking a therapist who might be familiar with academic careers? Either a list of recommended counselors by a professional association, or any particular keywords or approaches to look for? Looking at a list of people available around me it includes anywhere from social workers, people with doctor of divinity degrees, to different types of psychologists, psychiatrists and psychoanalysts.
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Post by fellow phd on Dec 17, 2015 18:40:33 GMT -5
My guess would be that psychologists would at least, by the nature of their discipline/training, be more familiar with academic careers than social workers or drs of divinity. So that might be one way to winnow the pool. If you are at or near a large university that offers a broad array of counseling services to both undergrad and graduate students through a student health center, you might ask a psychologist on staff (who will by definition be familiar with academic careers) if they see clients outside of their position (in a private practice) at all, or if they would recommend someone in the area who does. I hope you find some good support.
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