Understanding and supporting the mental health and professional quality of life of academic mental health researchers: results from a cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Academic mental health research is critical to understanding, treating and preventing poor mental health. Researchers often have their own lived experience of a mental health condition, but despite potential exposure to distressing research material, the mental health and work-related quality of life of mental health researchers is not systematically supported in UK universities. This study aimed to quantitatively characterise the mental health experiences, professional quality of life and workplace support needs of this group.

Methods

UK academic mental health researchers (n = 254) answered an online survey in March 2024. Using linear regression modelling, we tested associations between socio-demographic, mental and physical health and work-related factors alongs

SUBMITTER: Bennett J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11829397 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature