early career researchers (ECRs)
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Invitation to submit nominations for the 2025 Helmut Remschmidt
A message from our colleagues at IACAPAP. We are delighted to invite you to submit nominations for the 2025 Helmut Remschmidt Research Seminar (HRRS2025) which will be held from 7-12 September 2025 at Kloster Irsee, Germany. The HRRS2025 will have a particular focus on emerging researchers from the European Region with a theme of “Empowering child and adolescent mental health through evidence-based approaches”.
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The Emotional Toll of Insider Qualitative Research
In this blog, Tavgah Jafar explores the emotional challenges of insider qualitative research, drawing from their personal experiences. Tavgah reflects on the unexpected emotional impact and share lessons learned, alongside practical advice for new researchers to manage these challenges.
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Boreout in Early Career Researchers: Recognising and Addressing the Hidden Workplace Challenge
Boreout is a workplace issue characterised by low engagement, lack of meaning, and limited growth opportunities (Rothlin & Werder, 2008), and can affect anyone in the workforce, including early career researchers. This blog explores how boreout can impact mental health professionals, especially those new to academia, and provides practical strategies for preventing it. Understanding boreout is essential for mental health practitioners and researchers to maintain both personal well-being and career fulfilment.
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From Zimbabwe to Cambridge: Discussing Mental Health Research and Advocacy
In this In Conversation Podcast, Clara Faria is joined by Tanatswa Chikaura, a mental health researcher and advocate, Founder and Director of Ndinewe Foundation, and PhD candidate in the Department of Psychiatry in the University of Cambridge. Tanatswa’s research interests include suicide prevention, trauma, and mental health among autistic children and adults. Tanatswa was acknowledged in 2023 with a Diana Award for her mental health advocacy work. The focus of this podcast is on Tanatswa’s research journey, her mental health advocacy work, and how she conciliates both.
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University Students and Imposterism: Its Relationship with Happiness, Self-Efficacy, and Perfectionism
Imposter syndrome is a pertinent issue in academia. A recent article from May 2023 titled “The imposter phenomenon and its relationship with self-efficacy, perfectionism and happiness in university students” (Pákozdy et al., 2023) sheds light on this pressing issue. This blog aims to summarise the key findings of the article, discuss its strengths and limitations, evaluate its evidence, and provide a personal perspective on how this evidence can inform practice and future research.
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Loneliness and Early Career Researchers: An Evidence-Based Perspective
Loneliness is a significant and often overlooked issue among early career researchers (ECRs). This phenomenon can have profound implications for both personal well-being and professional development. Recent studies have highlighted the prevalence of loneliness among academics, particularly those in the early stages of their careers, suggesting that this issue warrants serious attention from both research and policy perspectives.
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