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Depression and anxiety ‘the norm’ for UK PhD students

A new survey underscores mental-health risks for doctoral researchers.
  1. Chris Woolston

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PhD students in the United Kingdom are more likely than other educated members of the general public to report symptoms of depression or anxiety, according to a survey.

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doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-021-03761-3

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