Experiences of GEES staff with mental health conditions

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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Item Type:	Article
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:	L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education > LB2331.7 Teaching personnel G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > G Geography (General) > G73 Study and teaching L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB3497 Hygiene and health in universities and colleges
Creators:	Tucker, Faith and Horton, John
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
Date:	September 2012
Date Type:	Publication
Page Range:	pp. 19-22
Journal or Publication Title:	Planet
Volume:	26
Language:	English
DOI:	https://doi.org/10.11120/plan.2012.00260019
ISSN:	1758-3608
Status:	Published / Disseminated
Refereed:	Yes
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URI:	http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/5659

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