Mental health and well-being

Advice on effective mental health support for students and staff. Find out how universities and academics can protect their campus community from spiralling stress, minimise the risk of burnout and build resilience - from institutional practices that create a culture of care to personal self-care tips for overworked academics.

By Eliza.Compton, 7 December, 2024

Struggle, strength and growth: a holistic approach to embracing change

change concept
In preparing for their careers, students need skills to manage the demands that a changing world will place on their internal and external lives. These five stages aim to help them develop adaptability, resilience and psychological growth
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3minutes
By kiera.obrien, 11 November, 2024

Making educational content open access can save lives

A pair of surgical scissors are passed from one member of the surgical team to another
By making training resources for surgical professions available on an open access platform, RCSI and its partners are helping to address a huge number of preventable deaths each year. Find out how you can do something similar
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 6 November, 2024

Setting boundaries for teachers’ well-being

Smiling Chinese college tutor at whiteboard
Practising self-care and saying no can help university educators manage the increasing demands of teaching and find a sustainable work-life balance

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3minutes
Mental health and well-being