Mindfulness matters: student-led panel emphasizes importance of mental health in academia

In March of 2023, the Internet of Things (IoT) Students Club hosted a group of panelists that tackled prioritizing mental health in academia. The student-run event touched on various topics such as mindfulness, navigating social media, preventing burnout, and acclimating to new environments.

Among the panelists were Sabine Grunwald, Ph.D., director of the UF Mindfulness Program and professor for the UF Soil & Water Sciences Department, Mallory Rubek, wellness manager for UF Health, Angelique Vela, a UF graduate student, and John B. Williamson, Ph.D., associate professor of psychiatry and neuroscience at UF.

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