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Balancing Act: Managing Academics, Work, and Social Life
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Author(s): Shruti Sharma (NIET Business School, Greater Noida, India), Kamal Batta (Chandigarh University, India), Bhupinderpal Singh (Yorkville University, New Westminster, Canada), Nikhil Singh (New Delhi Institute of Management, India)and Akshita Chaudhary (Graphic Era University, India)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 40
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Mental Health Challenges in Academia: Stressors Faced by Students and Faculty
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Jeffrey Kurebwa (Bindura University of Science Education, Zimbabwe)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-0928-6.ch005
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Abstract
The perpetual struggle to balance academics, work, and social commitments constitutes a profound challenge in academia, with significant repercussions for mental health. This chapter examines the intricate pressures faced by students and faculty, who must navigate conflicting demands of academic performance, financial obligations, and interpersonal relationships. For students, the pursuit of excellence is often overshadowed by economic precarity and social isolation, while faculty contends with the relentless demands of teaching, research, and administration. The chapter highlights how systemic issues-such as institutional hyper productivity, insufficient support systems, and digital encroachments-exacerbate stress and disrupt well-being. It also explores the structural inequities that compound these difficulties. To address these challenges, the chapter offers strategies such as effective time management, fostering supportive academic communities, and advocating for policy reforms that prioritize mental health. It seeks to inspire systemic change toward a more balanced and sustainable academic environment.
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