(Dis)comfort
Working in an academic context is often linked to poor mental states due to stress, competition, rejection, doubt, anxiety and depression. Talking about it seems to be associated with great discomfort.
Psychology
I am a board member of the association COMAPSS (Creating Openness and Mental health Promotion Amongst Scholars in Switzerland). In this role, I support public relations work.
Design
I have initiated a platform for peer support on mental health. The discord server “UniBas Mental Fitness” was created for the University of Basel and can be used by PhD students, PostDocs, Master and Bachelor students.
Public outreach
Talks: Invited by the University of Basel, I held a science slam for the Welcome Day at the Basel Theatre. I was able to reach 1400 bachelor students and employees to provide information about mental health issues that can affect us all.
Workshops: Invited by avuba, I moderated two lunch talks in which we shared personal experiences, bringing together participants from different departments of the university.