The Happy Academic

Many young academics dream of a thriving career in academia, but the daily reality is often defined by tough competition and precarious working conditions. More than a third of PhD candidates worldwide seek help for anxiety or depression caused by work-related problems. Roughly the same percentage of PhD researchers drop out before finishing their PhD programme.

The good news is there are many proactive steps academics can take to look after their mental well-being. In this book, Dutch psychiatrist and researcher Joeri Tijdink lends a supportive hand to them by pinpointing key factors influencing academic stress, and sharing 34 simple self-care tips and tools to navigate the challenges of academic life.

Clear, practical and positive, The Happy Academic supports and inspires researchers on their journey to becoming effective, successful and happy academics.