EU‑OSHA’s OSHwiki article examines psychosocial risks that researchers face in academic and research settings. The piece highlights insecurity, intense workloads and a highly competitive culture as key factors that influence daily working life for scholars and research staff. It argues that these conditions can negatively affect mental health and well‑being, and stresses the importance of supportive workplace practices, effective management, and stronger organisational measures to protect researchers. While research is described as deeply rewarding, the article cautions that it should not come at the expense of health. Readers can access the full OSHwiki article titled “Researchers and psychosocial risks” for further detail.
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