CW: This episode contains mentions of suicidal ideation
This week, we will be joined by Zoë Ayres, PhD (she/her). After spending several years in academia post-PhD, Zoë moved to industry and is now an analytical Senior Scientist in the water industry. She is also a mental health advocate in her spare time, working towards improving mental health in research settings, primarily focusing on academic mental health. She raises awareness of the common issues people face throughout academia through various campaigns, talks and initiatives, and is the author of the #academicmentalhealth poster series on Twitter. You can find her on Twitter (@ZJAyres) and find her posters on her website!
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