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Bartlett Director Bob Sheil talks about mental health in architecture education

United Kingdom Architecture News - Oct 13, 2016 - 11:21   14963 views

Bartlett Director Bob Sheil talks about mental health in architecture education

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It’s an issue that oscillates according to many factors, mainly debt, but also the competitiveness of and between students and likewise of and between staff. We monitor it very carefully and are continuously seeking to improve our approach, extend support, and address the culture that surrounds the issue. We welcome this discussion which also needs to spotlight overworking, a culture of competition and production that is too intense, and an unhealthy disregard for rest and repose. The bigger the discussion the easier it will be to resolve these issues, and combat reluctance for change......Continue Reading

Top image: The Bartlett architecture student in studio, courtesy of Bartlett

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