Past events
The Mental Health Awareness Days 2025 created space for dialogue, personal perspectives and scientific insights on mental health. Members of ETH Zurich can now watch the recordings of the panel discussion and selected talks in full length.
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Mental strength through neurobalance – where science meets everyday life
What conditions does the brain need in order to remain focused and emotionally balanced? Based on current research findings, Barbara Studer presents practical strategies for actively supporting mental balance in everyday (working) life – through healthy routines and a mindful approach to digital media.
Speaker: Dr Barbara Studer, neuroscientist
Language: English
Studying and working better (not harder): Understanding cognitive fatigue for a healthier work and study culture
Many people equate productivity with long working hours and constant availability. However, sustained mental effort without adequate recovery leads to cognitive fatigue and impairs concentration, creativity and wellbeing. Vicent Botella-Soler shares practical, evidence-based strategies for managing mental load and supporting sustainable productivity.
Speaker: Dr Vicent Botella-Soler, neuroscientist, consultant and author
Language: English
Under pressure – standing strong in challenging times
Are compassion, leniency and plenty of time really the best ways to become or remain mentally healthy? Drawing on many years of experience, Esther Pauchard explains why the comfort zone is not a good place to stay, why stress has an image problem and why self-efficacy offers more reliable support than avoidance. She also highlights common thinking errors and shows how we can strengthen our resilience in a targeted way.
Speaker: Dr Esther Pauchard, psychiatrist and author
Language: German
Panel discussion: When should I seek help – and how
Stress, performance pressure and self-doubt – sometimes it can all become too much. But when should you seek help? How can you find out what truly helps you? And how do you talk to others about personal crises? Guests from the worlds of sport and academia share their experiences.
Guests: Francisco Rodríguez, former Swiss professional footballer; Marlene Tahedl, psychiatrist; Eva Tschopp, architecture student at ETH Zurich
Moderator: Christoph Farkas, editor-in-chief of ZEIT 皇冠体育,皇冠体育app
Language: English
