More than half of students have considered dropping out due to psychological exhaustion. Study reveals anxiety, financial stress and limited access to support.
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Psychological exhaustion concerns students
More than half of students have already considered leaving higher education due to psychological exhaustion, according to a mental health study. The impact of psychological exhaustion emerges as one of the main risk factors for academic continuity, significantly affecting students’ wellbeing and motivation.
The study also indicates that psychological exhaustion is associated with high levels of anxiety, demotivation and sleep difficulties. Academic pressure, combined with personal and social factors, contributes to this scenario of psychological exhaustion, which already affects a large part of the student community.
Anxiety, finances and academic impact
Data show that only a small percentage of students have never experienced anxiety crises, reinforcing the scale of psychological exhaustion. Many students report frequent episodes of anxiety, sleep difficulties and loss of motivation, all linked to psychological exhaustion affecting daily academic life.
The study also reveals that most students feel their academic performance has worsened due to psychological exhaustion. The link between academic results and mental health is clear, with psychological exhaustion influencing both performance and perceived wellbeing. Despite this, many continue to prioritise their studies, even in a context of psychological exhaustion.Financial pressure and access to support
Financial situation also emerges as an additional factor in student psychological exhaustion. More than half report that financial difficulties worsen psychological exhaustion, especially among scholarship holders and displaced students, who face greater daily pressure.
Despite existing support measures, many students are unaware of mental health support options, which worsens psychological exhaustion. Access to consultations and psychological care remains uneven, with strong reliance on the private sector, further reinforcing the impact of psychological exhaustion on academic life.
Overall, the study highlights that psychological exhaustion in higher education is a structural problem, with a direct impact on student retention and success, requiring more effective and accessible responses.
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