By Dr. Noelle Sterne Q: I just graduated and feel a ridiculous void! What should I do? — Destitute Without Dissertation A: A well-known motivational truism proclaims that the most dangerous time is when you’ve reached a goal. This maxim may explain why many doctoral candidates experience Post-Parting Depression (PPD). The post Dear Dr. Noelle: Post-Parting Depression? appeared first on Abstract .