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Mental health: Caught in a trap

The pressures of a scientific career can take their toll on people's ability to cope.

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Sohn, E. Mental health: Caught in a trap. Nature 539, 319–321 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1038/nj7628-319a

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  1. This article is very relevant and important work in terms of, not only the debilitating cognitive impairments associated with mental illness and the scrutiny that attaches itself and as a result, effect many scientists & researchers daily; however the most salient piece to takeaway is by using insight & education to bring awareness and critical understanding to the misinformed. This clarity is especially necessary, both generally speaking and in regards to developing success in managing healthy coping mechanisms related to work/life balance. Future mental health research, treatment intervention efficacy, and more diverse support systems will be beneficial in filling gaps in the literature and solving these insidious problems in the behavioral health sectors. Lastly, being cognizant, expressing empathy, & patience can go a long way in aiding this global, very dense population misunderstood and plagued by both acute and chronic symptoms attributed to mental instability.

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