PhD training in psychology asks people to receive training while simultaneously executing the essential work of a university. A healthy PhD approach that places student wellbeing ahead of productivity is a counterweight to these conditions.
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Kraus, M.W. A healthy PhD. Nat Rev Psychol 2, 2–3 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s44159-022-00132-1
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