What is it about?
This publication reviews how mental health problems affect university academics worldwide. It explores why academics experience issues like anxiety, depression, and stress, the factors that increase risk, and the barriers that stop them from seeking help. The review also highlights coping strategies and suggests ways universities can better support staff well-being.
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Why is it important?
Mental health problems among academics can harm teaching quality, research productivity, and student support. This review shows that many academics face severe anxiety, depression, and stress but often avoid seeking help due to stigma and time pressures. Understanding these challenges is vital for universities to create supportive policies and improve staff well-being.
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As a mental health nursing lecturer, I see how vital it is to understand the pressures academics face. This research matters to me because supporting staff well-being not only improves their lives but also strengthens the care and guidance we provide to students.
Allen O'Connor
Edge Hill University
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This page is a summary of: University academics’ experiences and perceptions of mental health problems, Journal of Further and Higher Education, November 2025, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.1080/0309877x.2025.2583097.
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