A Deep Dive into Anxiety Disorders in the Academic World with Prof. Ulrike Lüken
10/24/23 • 28 min
Anxiety keeps you up at night? Well, get ready to dive deep into this complex topic with us and our esteemed guest, Prof. Ulrike Lüken. She provides an overview of anxiety disorders, its symptoms, triggers, and treatments. We discuss the different types of anxiety disorders, with a special focus on the role of avoidance, which can hinder the learning and mastering of new skills, a crucial insight for students and early career researchers.
We also venture into the area of fear and arousal, the fascinating Yerkes-Dodson law, and the implications of procrastination as an avoidance behaviour. We reflect on the impact of anxiety on academics' work and well-being, the importance of professional help, and the stigma attached to mental health in academia. This episode is full of insights for anyone seeking a better understanding of anxiety in an academic setting.
Useful links:
More about the Yerkes-Dodson law: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yerkes%E2%80%93Dodson_law
Outpatient clinic for anxiety disorders at the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin: https://www.psychology.hu-berlin.de/de/praxis/ambulanz/spezial_angst
Transcripts:
https://smartandwell.buzzsprout.com
Get in touch:
[email protected]
In the event of an acute mental or psychological crisis, please seek professional help, e.g. https://www.berliner-krisendienst.de/en/. If you need urgent medical help, call 112 or go to your nearest emergency room.
Be smart and stay well!
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Anxiety keeps you up at night? Well, get ready to dive deep into this complex topic with us and our esteemed guest, Prof. Ulrike Lüken. She provides an overview of anxiety disorders, its symptoms, triggers, and treatments. We discuss the different types of anxiety disorders, with a special focus on the role of avoidance, which can hinder the learning and mastering of new skills, a crucial insight for students and early career researchers.
We also venture into the area of fear and arousal, the fascinating Yerkes-Dodson law, and the implications of procrastination as an avoidance behaviour. We reflect on the impact of anxiety on academics' work and well-being, the importance of professional help, and the stigma attached to mental health in academia. This episode is full of insights for anyone seeking a better understanding of anxiety in an academic setting.
Useful links:
More about the Yerkes-Dodson law: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yerkes%E2%80%93Dodson_law
Outpatient clinic for anxiety disorders at the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin: https://www.psychology.hu-berlin.de/de/praxis/ambulanz/spezial_angst
Transcripts:
https://smartandwell.buzzsprout.com
Get in touch:
[email protected]
In the event of an acute mental or psychological crisis, please seek professional help, e.g. https://www.berliner-krisendienst.de/en/. If you need urgent medical help, call 112 or go to your nearest emergency room.
Be smart and stay well!
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Smart & Well - A Deep Dive into Anxiety Disorders in the Academic World with Prof. Ulrike Lüken
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Hello and welcome to Smart and Well , a podcast supporting mental health and well-being for students and early career researchers from all the academic fields .
PolinaAnxiety is a common experience among people in academia . The pressure to perform well , write and publish papers and secure funding can be overwhelming and can all lead to feelings of
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