Education: helping your teams and students become proactive about their mental health

Students and professors face significant workloads, with tight deadlines for assignments, exams, or academic publications. This constant stress can lead to anxiety and sleep disorders.

For example, tasks must be organized and planned in a realistic manner, setting priorities. Students and teachers can use time management techniques and practice mindfulness to reduce anxiety.

Students, especially in larger schools, may feel isolated due to competition and lack of social support. Professors, who are often focused on their research, can also feel isolated in their work environment.

Creating or joining support networks within the student community, such as study groups, clubs, or mentoring programs, can be helpful in strengthening social interactions and a sense of belonging.

Overwork and excessive personal investment in studies or teaching can lead to exhaustion. Faculty juggle course preparation, research, and administrative responsibilities, while students have to manage high expectations, which can cause burn-out.

Work and rest periods should be balanced by establishing regular breaks and by setting clear boundaries between work and personal life. Encourage the practice of physical activities and leisure activities outside of studies or teaching.

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