Scholar Wellness
Information and Access Points
This page offers resources to support End of Life and Death Scholars in maintaining their health and well-being.
As researchers focused on dying, death, and grief, it's essential to prioritize our own well-being. We’ll continue updating this page, so please check back regularly for new resources.


Immediate Support Options
UNITED STATES (USA)
SUICIDE AND CRISIS LIFELINE
DIAL 988
LGBTQIA+ THE TREVOR PROJECT
1-866-488-7386
Trans Lifeline
1-877-565-8860
Thrive Lifeline
1-313-662-8209. (24/7 Trans-led and operated)
LGBT National Help Center
1-888-843-4564
CANADA
HTTPS://TALKSUICIDE.CA/
UNITED KINGDOM (UK)
HTTPS://WWW.SANE.ORG.UK/
International
Help Networks
Scholars at Risk Network - Resources

Articles on
Scholar Mental Health
Managing Mental Health as an Academic
https://sciwheel.com/blog/mental-health-research-academic/
Researcher Wellbeing and Best Practices in Emotionally Demanding Research
https://cmci.colorado.edu/idlab/assets/bibliography/pdf/Feuston2022.pdf
Mental Health in Academia: What about faculty?
https://elifesciences.org/articles/54551
Exploring Mental Health in Academia
Mental Health in Academia: The Role of Workplace Relationships
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.562457/full
Mental health in academia: The challenges faculty face predate the pandemic and require systemic solutions
Mental Health and Academia: What Can Departments and Individuals Do?
https://dailynous.com/2022/10/18/mental-health-and-academia-what-can-departments-and-individuals-do/
Mental Health on College Campuses: Supporting Faculty and Staff
https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/mental-health-on-college-campuses-supporting-faculty-and-staff
The impact of working in academia on researchers’ mental health and well-being: A systematic review and qualitative meta-synthesis
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0268890
The 3 biggest health risks affecting teachers
https://blog.massgeneralbrighamhealthplan.org/the-3-biggest-health-risks-affecting-teachers
Books
Mike Alvarez, PhD | Author, Researcher
https://www.mfalvarez.net/books
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