COMPASS Mind
Compassion & Mindfulness
We are a group of academic students and staff who aim to promote mental health, and raise awareness of neurodiversity among scholars in Switzerland. Our goal is to empower students to thrive in their academic pursuits while simultaneously maintaining a healthy mindset.
Dive into a world of support, resources, and camaraderie. COMPASS strives to create a community where scholars can exchange ideas, experiences, and—most importantly—find support in their quest for mental wellbeing.
First Aid
We offer information about where to go first if you experience mental health issues. We aim to signpost and direct you towards appropriate resources.
Education
We organize workshops and lunch meetings with a focus on neurodiversity and mental health in academia. An online seminar series will follow.
Mental Fitness
We created a platform where you can connect with a likeminded community and build an empathetic network. Check out our Discord server.
Join us
Do you want to be a part of us? We are always in need of volunteers for a variety of tasks and projects. If you want to get involved, please get in touch.
Blog
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Meeting Steffie – Introducing the Wellness Cafè
Today we are meeting Stephanie Gehlen, one of the founders of Compass Mind, here at the University of Basel. Q. Hello Stephanie, could you tell us a little bit more Read more
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Shining a spotlight on the founders of Compass
Welcome to the inaugural post of our blog series, where we shine a spotlight on the driving forces behind COMPASS – three of our founders. Founded in Basel-Stadt late in Read more
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Addressing Anxiety and Depression in Academia
Are anxiety and depression, or panic attacks more frequent in people working in academia with respect to the rest of the population? And what are sources of stress that are peculiar to academia and not found elsewhere? Trying to give an answer to these questions, and providing resources to best cope with anxiety and depression… Read more
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Red flags of poor mental health
It is easy to recognize a sore knee, toothache, or stomach pain. But often, it is much harder to understand when our minds are not doing well, especially over a Read more
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Introducing Inclusive Language: Respecting Neurodiversity
Language (inclusive language) is a powerful tool that shapes our understanding of the world and each other. It can build bridges of empathy or, conversely, create barriers of misunderstanding. In Read more
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