Being a graduate student can be inspiring and exciting, but it can also be stressful and challenging. It is important to take care of your physical and your mental health and seek help when you need it. The 2018-2019 UW-Madison Healthy Minds Study found that nearly one-third of students reported suffering from depression, nearly one-quarter reported feeling anxious, and 76% felt that emotional and mental health issues hurt their academic performance. UW-Madison offers many resources that are available to you as a student.