Mental Health & Well-Being
At EPFL, we want to ensure that staff, students and researchers can get the psychological help and support they need to achieve their full potential. On this page, you’ll find details of the mental health and well-being services available to EPFL community members.
Well-Being
Mental health and well-being are influenced not only by individual attributes but also by the social circumstances in which people find themselves and the environment in which they live.
Mental Health
Mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community.
Health at work
Our occupational health unit specializes in physical and mental health in the workplace, offering consultations and a range of other services.
Research and actions conducted at EPFL
Synapsy Center
Deeply rooted in neurobiology, mental health problems need multidisciplinary research approaches to be tackled. The EPFL Synapsy Center for Neuroscience and Mental Health Research integrates all mental health-related research at EPFL, and serves as a central node to connect researchers, students, interested stakeholders and the public at large.
Trust and Support Network
The Trust and Support Network (TSN) offers listening, guidance and support in complete confidentiality. It is composed of internal and external instances with a mandate to provide assistance in situations related to psychosocial risks.
Health Days
The aim of this free event is to bring the university community together around the issue of mental and physical health, and to demonstrate the importance of taking care of one’s body and mind. In 2025, Health Days invite you to explore your emotions and cultivate kindness — toward yourself and others.
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