Mental Health Working Group

A win-win strategy for all!

Welcome to the Mental Health Working Group of the Max Planck PostdocNet. Our mission is to destigmatise mental health issues and foster a stronger, more supportive community by encouraging open, positive, and inclusive dialogue.
 

Our Vision

The Mental Health Working Group is a grassroots initiative within the Max Planck PostdocNet dedicated to fostering a culture of openness around mental health across the Max Planck Society.

We envision a community in which all members feel empowered, informed, and supported to care for their own mental health and the well-being of others.

Ongoing and Upcoming Activities

• Seminar & Workshop Series
  Raising awareness of mental health topics, providing practical tools for everyday routines, offering regular low-threshold access to expertise, and strengthening a culture of openness and prevention across the MPG.
• Interview Series
  Making personal experiences with mental health in the research environment visible, reducing stigma around mental health challenges, and highlighting both shared patterns and individual differences.
• Monthly WG Meetings
  Ensuring transparency regarding WG activities, enabling broad participation and feedback, coordinating with other MPG bodies, and identifying synergies while avoiding duplication of efforts.
• Mental Health Symposium & Panel Discussion (October, pending approval)

WG Members