A new episode of Mindcast, Universidade Católica Portuguesa's podcast focussing on the psychological well-being of students, is now available. This edition's guest is Rita Francisco, professor and researcher at the Faculty of Human Sciences.

The conversation centres on the importance of self-care in the academic context, addressing the impact of university pressure and demands on mental health, stress management, the balance between study, personal life and social networks, as well as the first steps to take when emotional wellbeing is compromised.

This episode invites reflection and offers practical guidelines to promote a more balanced and healthy academic experience. It is also an invitation to raise awareness about the importance of looking after mental health, not only in times of crisis, but as an integral part of academic life.