13  Need help?

McMaster University offers a range of health and wellness services, including counseling, medical care, accessibility support, and workshops on stress management and resilience. These resources and others are available here: https://wellness.mcmaster.ca/. I encourage you to make use of them when needed. Seeking support is not a sign of weakness—it is a sign of awareness and strength. Academic success should never come at the cost of your health.

If you are ever unsure whether it is “worth” bringing something up, err on the side of sharing. Your well-being matters, and we want to ensure a lab culture where people can thrive, not just survive.