“Anxiety and Depression: Graduate School and Beyond”
Thursday, February 5, 2026 | 2:00 pm EST (11:00 am PST)
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In a recent APSA survey of political scientists, 43% of respondents reported experiencing anxiety, and 26% reported experiencing depression in the past decade. Join APSA for a panel discussion about experiences with managing anxiety and depression in graduate school and as you begin your career as a professor. This professional development event is co-sponsored by the APSA Committee on the Status of Disability in the Profession and APSA Committee on the Status of Graduate Students in the Profession.
Panelists:
- Monica Schneider, PhD (Miami University) (Moderator)
- Joanne Miller, PhD (University of Delaware, Director of Graduate Studies)
- Dan de Kadt, PhD (London School of Economics)
- Christopher Ojeda, PhD (University of California, Merced)
- Tara Hill, PhD, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor – Supervisor, (Wright State University, Program Director, School Counseling)
Please Note: This content is not intended to be professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This webinar is informational and educational. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical questions or concerns. Please direct all general inquiries to teaching@apsanet.org.
Event Co-Sponsors:
- APSA Committee on the Status of Disability in the Profession
- APSA Committee on the Status of Graduate Students in the Profession
The APSA Status Committee on Disability in the Profession
The committee monitors the status of political scientists with disability at all levels; advances research on disability as well as on issues of particular relevance to disability; develops and promotes curriculum materials on disability; works to ensure fair and equal treatment of disabled people throughout the profession. Learn more about the committee’s work here: https://connect.apsanet.org/apsadisabilitystatuscommittee
The APSA Status Committee on Graduate Students in the Profession
The Committee on the Status of Graduate Students in the Profession brings attention to issues and concerns affecting PhD students in the discipline. It provides input to the APSA council and staff on policies and programs to effectively engage and support them. To learn more about the committee, its work, and resources for graduate students, please see: https://connect.apsanet.org/graduate
The statistic that 43% of political scientists reported anxiety in the past decade really underscores how systemic this issue is within academia. It’s encouraging to see a major association creating space for this specific conversation. Hopefully this leads to more tangible departmental support.