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Mental health issues are on the rise among early career researchers (ECRs), endangering the future of academia. Horizontal linkages among ECRs can play a role in building a reliable emotional support system. We offer four suggestions to overcome existing barriers and foster these linkages.

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Navigating Academia’s Stressful Waters: Discussing the Power of Horizontal Linkages for Early-Career Researchers

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