Table 2 The percentage of DRs who endorsed statements related to experiencing mental health problems while studying for a PhD.
From: Nationwide assessment of the mental health of UK Doctoral Researchers
Total n | True n(%) | False n(%) | Not sure n(%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
I have considered ending my PhD studies because of my mental health | 3060 | 1097(35.8) | 1654(54.1) | 309(10.1) |
I have had to take a break from my PhD studies because of mental health | 3059 | 455(14.6) | 2461(80.5) | 143(4.7) |
I have considered taking a break from my PhD studies because of my mental health | 3057 | 1283(42.0) | 1626(53.2) | 148(4.8) |
I think developing a mental health problem during your PhD is the norm | 3058 | 1293(42.3) | 988(32.3) | 777(25.4) |
Most of my peers doing PhDs have experienced mental health problems | 3056 | 1240(40.6) | 610(20.0) | 1206(39.5) |
