Addressing Mental Health and Wellbeing in Universities

The IAU Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3 Cluster, spearheaded by the eHealth Center at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) in collaboration with the International Association of Universities (IAU), is organizing two webinars titled "Addressing Mental Health and Wellbeing in Universities" on the occasion of World Mental Health Day, celebrated on October 10th. These webinars, which will be conducted in English and Spanish, will focus on how universities are addressing the mental health and wellbeing of their staff and students.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a significant increase in mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, particularly among young people. This reality has made the effective identification of mental health challenges and the creation of a supportive environment for emotional well-being a fundamental priority for universities. In this context, the IAU SDG3 Cluster is exploring the interrelationship between the current environment, mental health, advancements in e-health, and the skills needed to strengthen mental health in today’s challenging context.