Finding Balance: Mental Health Tools for Displaced Researchers

Natalia Tsybuliak, PhD, Associate Professor

Short description

Relocating to a new country, navigating career uncertainty, and adjusting to unfamiliar surroundings can be deeply challenging. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you're not alone – and this webinar is here to help. Together, we’ll explore how stress, anxiety, and burnout show up, particularly in the lives of displaced researchers facing disrupted career paths. You’ll learn how to recognize the early signs of mental strain, understand the messages your mind and body might be sending, and pick up simple, effective strategies to take better care of yourself.

This 1 hour session is not therapy – it’s a supportive first step toward understanding your emotional needs, reducing stigma, and regaining a sense of control over your mental health and well-being.

Register by pressing the yellow button in the upper left! The link will be sent with the confirmation email!

About the speaker
Natalia Tsybuliak is an Associate Professor of Applied Psychology at Berdyansk State Pedagogical University in Ukraine, where she also leads the Teaching Excellence Center ArsDocendi. As a displaced academic herself, she brings both professional expertise and personal insight into the mental health challenges faced by researchers in crisis. Her research focuses on mental health in academia. Natalia Tsybuliak is actively involved in several international projects supporting mental health and well-being in academia.

Key topics:
•    How stress affects the mind and body
•    Common mental health challenges for displaced researchers
•    “Is it time to ask for help?” – recognizing the warning signs
•    Grounding and calming techniques you can use right away
•    Where to turn: available support and resources through EURAXESS and its partners
 

Learning outcomes:
•    A better understanding of your current emotional state
•    Confidence in using practical self-care tools in daily life
•    Clarity on when and how to seek professional support
•    A feeling of empowerment and connection within the research community