Focus on Mental Health
In October 2025, ETH Zurich demonstrated its commitment to mental health awareness through its Mental Health Awareness Days. Over five days, events took place across multiple campuses including Zentrum, Hönggerberg, Octavo, Basel, and Lugano, inviting both staff and students to engage, learn, and connect.
Event Highlights
- Lectures by Dr. Barbara Studer titled Mental Strength through Neurobalance and Esther Pauchard’s talk on Under Pressure – Coping in Exciting Times.
- Open panel discussions on When should I seek help – and how?
- Creative formats such as the music film Whiplash and the poetry slam Mind Matters.
Support and Resources
Specialist departments set up information stands focusing on counselling and prevention services, emphasizing personal interaction. Those who missed the live lectures can access recordings via the SharePoint external page Wellbeing & Resilience or in L3H.
Guidebook Distribution
A notable highlight was the launch of the guidebook Mental Balance, created jointly by DIE ZEIT and ETH Zurich for the Swiss audience. It debuted during the event and was distributed at information stands.
“A total of around 6,000 copies are already in circulation: Around 1,200 were sent to ETH executives and professors, and the rest were distributed in departments and at the Mental Health Awareness Days across various locations including Basel and Lugano.”
Author's summary: ETH Zurich’s Mental Health Awareness Days in October 2025 fostered open dialogue and provided valuable resources for mental well-being across campuses.