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A Welcome Message From the Committee
The weather may be cold, the end of the year drawing close, deadlines suddenly seeming very close, and everything else… But, we want to say hello and bring you some exciting news. We are pleased to announce the launch of the Early Career Branch of ACAMH! This is our first newsletter (hopefully of many!) where we aim to share exciting opportunities, highlight interesting research and help to create a community of support for us ECRs! Our committee comprises researchers from all over the world at different stages of their careers, including a research fellow, a PhD candidate, research assistants, medical students, a junior doctor, and undergraduate students! We are super excited to launch this branch, and see what we can do.
Check out our ‘Meet the Branch’ page to learn more about our committee.
Meet The Branch
An Early Career Branch is crucial as it provides young professionals with foundational skills, networking opportunities, and industry insights. It helps them establish a clear career path, fostering growth and development. Access to mentors and peers encourages continuous learning and innovation. Early exposure to real-world challenges enhances problem-solving abilities and adaptability. Additionally, being part of an early career branch boosts confidence, motivation, and professional identity. It also bridges the gap between academic knowledge and practical application, ensuring a smoother transition into the workforce. Ultimately, it lays the groundwork for long-term success and fulfillment in one’s chosen field.
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Author: Tavgah Jafar
The emotional toll of being an ‘insider’ researcher belonging to a marginalised population is often under-discussed within research communities, despite methods like reflexivity being put into place to maintain rigor in data analysis. This blog explores the emotional challenges of insider qualitative research, drawing from personal experiences. It reflects on the unexpected emotional impact and shares lessons learned, alongside practical advice for new researchers to manage these challenges.
Author: Eliza Hamdorf
Boreout is a workplace issue characterised by low engagement, lack of meaning, and limited growth opportunities (Rothlin & Werder, 2008), and can affect anyone in the workforce, including early career researchers. This blog explores how boreout can impact mental health professionals, especially those new to academia, and provides practical strategies for preventing it. Understanding boreout is essential for mental health practitioners and researchers to maintain both personal well-being and career fulfilment.
Author: Pauline Thibaut
Imposter syndrome is a pertinent issue in academia. A recent article from May 2023 titled “The imposter phenomenon and its relationship with self-efficacy, perfectionism and happiness in university students” (Pákozdy et al., 2023) sheds light on this pressing issue. This blog aims to summarise the key findings of the article, discuss its strengths and limitations, evaluate its evidence, and provide a personal perspective on how this evidence can inform practice and future research.
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Tanatswa Chikaura, Founder and Director of Ndinewe Foundation, and PhD candidate in the Department of Psychiatry in the University of Cambridge, discusses her research journey, her mental health advocacy work, and how she conciliates both with Dr. Clara Faria, ACAMH Young Person Ambassador.
‘Colouring the Mind: Racism and Mental Health’ is a new In Conversation mini-series that will explore how racism affects mental health, with a particular focus on racism in the mental health system and racism in the mental health concept. In this episode, Malaika Okundi and Jessica O’Logbon focus on racism in the mental health system and discuss what the mental health system is, how people of colour are treated in the mental health system, and where we can go from here.
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David Trickey explores the prevalence of potentially traumatic events in children and young people. He delves into the cognitive model of PTSD to explain what transforms potentially traumatic events into actual trauma. Through examples, he demonstrates the model's practical application and how it can be used to understand and effectively support a child or young person's reactions.
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‘Encouraging the next generation of CAMHS researchers: an event dedicated to ECRs’ is the inaugural webinar organised by our Early Career Branch. Don’t miss this chance to kickstart your research journey in child and adolescent mental health.
The webinar is tailored specifically for those in the early stages of their career. This session is perfect for medical students, psychology and nursing students seeking their first research experience, and undergraduates transitioning to Masters or PhD programs.
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4wI read "The Emotional Toll of Insider Qualitative Research" and found it to be an awesome article. I appreciate that this calls to mind the impact of being exposed to trauma and how the exposure may also intersect with our personal histories. I like the suggestions of journaling and community because they each contribute to building resilience through the activation of the ventral vagal nerve, or the off switch to the stress response. These are great tips for early professionals and seasoned professionals. Thanks for the focus on supporting new professionals, I think it contributes to sustainable and fulfilling careers.