Doing a Ph.D. can be a maddening, overwhelming, lonely experience at times…
University academic staff reflect on their experiences as PhD students.
Being a post-graduate researcher can be a lonely experience at times, which can contribute to self-doubt and burnout.
But you’re not alone. You have FREE 24/7 access to Togetherall – a peer support community, moderated by clinical professionals, where you can get and give support to others who understand what you’re going through.
We have a supportive community where you can chat anonymously with real people going through similar experiences.
Our service has been commissioned by your university; you can access free mental health support in minutes. There is no waiting list to access Togetherall.
We have registered mental health practitioners available 24/7 to ensure the community is a safe and constructive environment.
“Find friends and people you can share your frustrations with. Doing your PhD in isolation is the absolute worst.”
Togetherall offers a range of activities that allow you to work through what's troubling you.
Access an anonymous community of support available 24/7, managed by mental health professionals.
Share what's on your mind and gain support and advice from community members. Someone, somewhere will know how you’re feeling right now, perhaps even have gone through it themselves.
Find courses specific to your concerns and learn techniques to manage your mental health.
We offer a journaling tool and self-assessments that help you understand how you’re feeling and track your progress.
Register – Click register and enter your academic email address. You’ll receive an email to verify your account.
Activate - Click the button in our activation email to confirm your account.
Participate - We'll ask a few questions about your current situation and take you on a tour of Togetherall.
Getting started is quick and easy. Please select the ‘Register’ button on this page, you will then proceed to our sign up page where you will use your academic email address, complete a few basic questions and create your anonymous username.
After completing the registration form, you will be sent an email to verify your account. Click on the button within your activation email to confirm your account. We look forward to welcoming you to the community.
Togetherall is free to students aged 16+ through our partnership with your university.
Yes, the Togetherall community is anonymous, and all interactions between members are anonymous. All user names should not contain your first or last name, or any nicknames you are known by or have been known by.
Our team of trained professionals (Wall Guides) monitor the community at all times to protect and maintain the anonymity of our members.
However, if there are times that we have serious and immediate concerns for the safety of yourself and others, we do have a process where Wall Guides may seek identifying information from a member we are concerned about. This is limited to circumstances where there are serious concerns to the safety for yourself or others.
We know that sharing your feelings can take courage. Togetherall is a safe space to say how you really feel and our team of trained professionals (Wall Guides) monitor the community 24/7 to ensure community members can express themselves in a safe and constructive environment.