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The Mental Health Initiative (MHI) was founded 2022 by doctoral researchers and students at the Institute of Physics to promote mental health awareness and reduce stigma in academia.
What started as a grassroots initiative has since inspired broader university-wide support, and mental health services are now available through the official Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) network at the University of Rostock.
Trained Mental Health First Aiders provide confidential, low-threshold support, listen without judgment, and help connect individuals with appropriate professional services when needed.
Further Resources
Literature and webpages
A wide range of excellent resources on mental health in academia already exists. Rather than duplicating this information, we recommend the following curated collections:
- Dr. Zoë J. Ayres – Mental health advocate and author of Managing Your Mental Health During Your PhD. Her website provides practical advice, free resources and guidance for researchers at all career stages.
- Desiree Dickerson – A comprehensive collection of resources covering mental health, well-being, academic life and related topics for researchers and students.
Offers and services by the University or University-related institutions:
- URgesund, the Health Management division of the University, offers workshops and webinars in German language.
- Studierendenwerk Rostock-Wismar supports you in various life situations. No matter what challenges your studies present—we’re here for you, offering:
- Social Counseling
- Psychological Counseling
- Legal Counseling
- Health
- Self-Study Resources: Mental Health (University Login required)
- Training opportunities in the field of health (University Login required)
Other offers and services:
- Irrsinnig menschlich - For Good Mental Health in Young People
- Dragonfly Mental Health | Cultivating Excellent Mental Health Among Academics Worldwide
If you are in crisis and need emergency help:
- Family Doctor ("Hausarzt")
- Emergency Room - you can always walk in!
- Telefonseelsorge: 0800 111 0 111 or 0800 111 0 222
- SeeleFon 0228-71002424
- [U25] Online Suicide Prevention: a free and confidential email counseling service for people under 25 who are experiencing (suicidal) crises
Non-emergent contact information and services:
- Psychological counselling by Studierendenwerk Rostock-Wismar
- Searching for (psychotherapeutical) help: https://www.kvmv.de/service/arztsuche/
- Self-help groups in Rostock: https://www.selbsthilfe-rostock.de/selbsthilfegruppen/
Former active members
Karo Becker, Anne-Marie Esche, Eframir Franco-Diaz, Milena Gödecke, Jennifer Hartisch, Juliana Jaen, Ayla Kruse, Benjamin Liewehr, Anna Julia Poser, Markus Reinert, Paula Respondek, Andrea Steinfurth, Tim Völzer, Wanda Witte
