In this episode, Ciara is chatting to 2 PhD students about how the Covid-19 pandemic has affected them and the advice they would give to others in a similar situation.
You can read the article Abbie mentions here: https://www.qub.ac.uk/graduate-school/information/Weekly-update/CommunityAssistantsSpace/WhatIwishIhadknownatthestartofmyPhD.html
*TW - Mental Health*
If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this programme, please talk to someone. QUB students can get in touch with the wellbeing team here: https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/sgc/wellbeing/InformationforStudents/SupportAvailable/
Anyone in NI can contact Samaritans for support on 116 123 (free from any phone) or 0330 094 5717 (local call charges apply)
If you are in distress or despair, free phone Lifeline NI on 0808 808 8000.