Is something burning? This month Rebecca and Jodi unpack their experiences of burnout, both recent and current. We’re also joined by Megan Kwok, an incredible high school student, aspiring neuroscientist, youth mental health activist and co-founder of ‘Because Mental Health’: an education platform for mental health, psychology and psychiatry. Megan shares her experiences of being a young person in the activism space, how to be taken seriously by older generations and managing your mental health whilst working on causes you’re passionate about. We also chat about accessibility of research work experience and challenges faced by aspiring young scientists trying to get into a lab.
Check out Because Mental Health (and donate if you can): www.becausementalhealth.org/
Are you working in STEM and want to help young people get to where you are? Consider joining the mentorship programme run by Because Mental Health, which tries to connect students with STEM professionals to demystify STEM careers.
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Recorded: 11th August 2022 and 2nd September 2023
Released: 28th September 2023
Hosts: Rebecca Casterton, Jodi Barnard
Producer & Editor: Rebecca Casterton
Music: Right Place, Right Time | Silent Partner (YouTube Audio Library)