Calm me down, or I'll leave: anxiety and institutional support among Ukrainian academic staff during wartime.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mental health conditions among academic staff are a growing global concern, driven by factors such as heavy workloads, job insecurity, and a lack of institutional support. Anxiety, one of the most common mental health problems, is particularly widespread in academia, affecting cognitive function and productivity. In Ukraine, the ongoing war has intensified these challenges, creating unprecedented working conditions for academic staff. This study investigates the prevalence of anxiety among Ukrainian academics during wartime. It explores the impact on their desire to change careers and the perceived effectiveness of institutional mental health support.

Methods

This cross-sectional study surveyed 429 academic staff from Ukrainian higher education institutions betwee

SUBMITTER: Suchikova Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11657375 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature