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.
🌱 What We Do
We aim to:
Encourage open conversations around mental health.
Support postdocs in recognising the signs of mental health struggles.
Promote resilience and wellbeing in the workplace.
🗓️ Key Initiatives
A major focus of our group is Mental Health Awareness Week, held around World Mental Health Day (10 October).
This initiative began as a grassroots effort and became an officially recognised, society-wide event open to the public in 2023.
- 🔗 Mental Health Initiative 2023
The first official MPG-wide event, open to the public and supported by multiple institutes across the Max Planck Society and beyond.
Visit the 2023 website - 🔗 Mental Health Awareness Week 2022
An informal, collaborative effort by the Mental Health Collective, PhDNet, PostdocNet, and the General Administration to raise awareness and foster community.
Visit the 2022 website - 🔗 Mental Health Awareness Week 2021
A grassroots initiative powered by the Mental Health Collective, PhDNet, and PostdocNet.
Visit the 2021 website
🤝 Get Involved!
We're always looking for passionate individuals to join our group, share ideas, or collaborate on initiatives. Whether you're interested in planning events, spreading awareness, or simply contributing to a supportive community — we'd love to hear from you.