The Invisible Struggle: Mental Health of Engineering Students

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1. Academic Stress

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2. Loneliness & Isolation

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3. Competitive Space

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4. Short deadlines and Huge Workloads

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5. Improper Work-Life Balance:

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6. The Stigma of Mental Health

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7. Financial Pressure

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8. Failure Anxiety

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9. Sleep Deficiency

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In Conclusion, We may work to create an environment where this Invisible Struggle becomes Visible and students discover the support they need to prosper academically and mentally by accepting the challenges, encouraging open discussion, and implementing supportive measures.

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The Invisible Struggle: Mental Health of Engineering Students

By: Engineer's Planet

1. Academic Stress

2. Loneliness & Isolation

3. Competitive Space

The strong competitiveness among students can create a high-stress environment, encouraging anxiety and negatively impacting mental health

4. Short deadlines and Huge Workloads

Constant deadlines and big tasks add to the pressure, allowing barely any time for relaxation and self-care for Engineering students.

5. Improper Work-Life Balance:

Engineering students sometimes struggle with finding a healthy balance between academic and personal duties, resulting in burnout and stress.

6. The Stigma of Mental Health

Students may be discouraged from seeking help or addressing their problems openly due to the stigma associated with mental health disorders

7. Financial Pressure

The cost of college as well as financial demands can add a further layer of stress, affecting engineering students’ mental health.

8. Failure Anxiety

Fear of not meeting academic expectations or failing projects can place considerable mental health on engineering students.

9. Sleep Deficiency

Irregular timetables, late-night study sessions, and the pressure to meet deadlines can all lead to insufficient sleep, which can have a negative influence on the mental health of Engineering students.

In Conclusion, We may work to create an environment where this Invisible Struggle becomes Visible and students discover the support they need to prosper academically and mentally by accepting the challenges, encouraging open discussion, and implementing supportive measures.

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