Series 7, Episode 3; Professor Sir Simon Wessely: a senior clinical academic's career, and researchers' mental health

<p>Listen to this episode of Careers in Your Ears to understand more about a very experienced academic's route. &nbsp;Kate Murray talks to Simon <a href="https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/professor-sir-simon-wessely" target="_blank">Wessely</a> (https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/professor-sir-simon-wessely), Professor of Psychiatry at King's College London, about his experiences as a clinician and epidemiologist, about the peaks and troughs of research life and the excitement of making an impact. &nbsp;We also discuss the <a href="https://www.smarten.org.uk/" target="_blank">SMaRteN</a> (https://www.smarten.org.uk/) network, a student-led research network looking at student mental health issues, and talk about the issues involved in understanding research studies looking at perceptions of mental health and stresses in occupations. &nbsp;Simon describes the importance of a healthy social network, and of a good manager, in promoting good mental health.</p> <p>KCL PGRs can access the new PGR Wellbeing Hub here: <strong>tinyurl.com/pgrwh&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Please email <a href="mailto:careers@kcl.ac.uk">careers@kcl.ac.uk</a> if you would like a transcript of this podcast.</p>