The results from the 2021 gradSERU survey are now available. Of the 98 Chemical Engineering respondents and 42 Materials Science respondents, roughly 1 in 4 PhD students in the Department feel lonely, nervous, anxious, on edge, or are unable to stop worrying more than half the time during a week or nearly every day. Supporting students and their mental health is crucial to their success. We must also acknowledge that racial/ethnic, gender, and sexual minorities often are far more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety; therefore, more transparency in mental health resources available in the Department and at UMN would be beneficial. CEMS now has designated Mental Health Advocates. Mental Health Advocates are trained to help connect students with resources and to serve as a contact for mental health concerns related, or unrelated, to work. These advocates are a great resource to discuss topics like advisor issues, workplace dynamics, and other environmental issues that may be affecting your mental health at work and beyond. Advancing health equity involves ensuring that everyone has a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible. Check out the resource links below to understand more about behavior health equity and disparities that affect diverse populations. | 
