Does talking about an instructor’s mental health in the classroom help or hurt? In this episode, we dive into the research on instructors disclosing their experiences with depression—how it impacts students, shifts classroom dynamics, and challenges the traditional boundaries of academia. Can their openness foster connection and resilience, or is this just TMI? Join us as we unpack the upsides (and potential pitfalls) of bringing mental health directly into the classroom.

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