Guest Post — Not the Real Housewives of Scholarly Publishing
Today’s guest bloggers reflect on an SSP panel conversation about how scholarly publishing is not only built through shared work but also through shared understanding.
Mental Health Awareness Mondays: Community Through Communication — An “I AM EDITOR” Spotlight
This post is part of a special collaboration between The Scholarly Kitchen’s Mental Health Mondays and EON’s I AM EDITOR. United by a shared commitment to the people who have been called to scholarly publishing, this partnership seeks to amplify conversations about mental health, reduce stigma, and nurture a more supportive, resilient, and connected professional community.
The Emotional Rollercoaster of Scholarly Publishing
Today, we take an emotional journey through scholarly publishing and aim to understand how emotions impact authors’, reviewers’, and editors’ experiences in the scholarly communications lifecycle.
Mental Health Awareness Week: Revisiting Mental Health Mondays
To honor the UK’s Mental Health Week, we take a look back at the Mental Health Monday posts in The Scholarly Kitchen with calls to action, practical tips, and tools for “taking ACTION.”
Mental Health Awareness Mondays — The Validation Trap: Rethinking Confidence Through Emotional Fitness
Today’s Mental Health Awareness Monday reflects on the need for validation in publishing careers, and how we might reduce unnecessary pressure on performance while preserving rigor.
Mental Health Awareness Mondays — Finding Balance While Navigating Career Uncertainty and Industry Changes
Byron Laws and Anna Jester, members of the Mental Health Awareness and Action Community of Interest (CoIN) discuss the challenges of unemployment and the impact of industry-wide uncertainty on personal and professional well-being.
Guest Post — AI Fatigue and Vocational Awe in Academic Libraries
Today’s guest blogger says academic librarians don’t need another class on how to use AI, but an institutional reflection on the emotional and mental cost of rushing innovations.
Standing Up by Stepping Down
Today’s post discusses the impact and intention of DEIA advocacy and the value of taking a pause as an act of resistance and self-preservation.
Mental Health Awareness Monday — Sing the Songs That Bring You Joy
Today’s guest post shares personal reflections about mental health awareness, the importance of boundaries, and routines you can employ to embrace balance.
Guest Post: The Human Heart of Science — Navigating AI Anxiety in the Academic World
Today’s guest blogger calls for “rehumanizing” our view on AI innovations and their impacts on our mental health and our communities.
Designed for Someone Else’s Life: Balancing Academic Careers with Caregiving Responsibilities
Most people in academic careers will at some point be faced with parenting and/or caregiving responsibilities. But is academia designed to support caregivers and parents?
Mental Health Awareness Mondays — The Courage to Be Uncertain: A New Approach to Impostor Feelings
Today’s guest bloggers reflect on the experience of “imposter syndrome” and how we might adopt a new approach to moments of uncertainty and change.
Mental Health Awareness Mondays — Balancing Work and Caregiving: Flexibility That Works for Everyone
Today, nearly one in four adults serves as a caregiver. Because of this, work-life flexibility isn’t just a nicety it’s a game-changer, for individuals and organizations alike.
The Death of the LGBTQ+ Suicide Prevention Line
In today’s post, Teodoro (Teo) Pulvirenti and Marianne Calilhanna join Randy Townsend to unpack the disturbing topic of suicide among the LGBTQ+ community.
Delete the Drama: Creating A Cyberbully-free Zone in Scholarly Publishing
It’s not always easy to recognize a cyberbully, or initially realize you’re being targeted. Here, some practices to help you to grow and protect your professional networks in ways that align with your values and vision.