Tucker, F. and Horton, J. (2012) Experiences of GEES staff with mental health conditions. Planet. 26, pp. 19-22. 1758-3608.
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Abstract:
This paper presents findings from research with 75 Anglophone Geographers and Earth/Environmental Scientists who describe themselves as having a ‘disability’. The discussion focuses on one key finding from this project: the large proportion of respondents who indicated that they suffered from a ‘disabling’ mental health condition. Our research suggests that GEES practitioners with mental health conditions typically experience significant adverse effects in terms of teaching/learning, research and career development. The paper concludes by presenting questions and prompts for discussion to support the development of practice in GEES departments in relation to these issues.
Uncontrolled Keywords:
higher education, mental health, workplace
Subjects:
Creators:
Tucker, F. and Horton, J.
Funders or Sponsors:
Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES) HEA Subject Centre
Publisher:
Higher Education Academy
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > The Centre for Children and Youth
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > School of Social Sciences (to 2016)
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Education, Children and Young People
Faculties > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Education, Children and Young People
Research Centres > Centre for Psychology and Social Sciences
Faculties > Faculty of Health & Society > Applied Social Studies & Sociology
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > School of Social Sciences (to 2016)
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Education, Children and Young People
Faculties > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Education, Children and Young People
Research Centres > Centre for Psychology and Social Sciences
Faculties > Faculty of Health & Society > Applied Social Studies & Sociology
Date:
September 2012
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 19-22
Journal or Publication Title:
Planet
Volume:
26
Language:
English
ISSN:
1758-3608
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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