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Florida Atlantic University Undergraduate Law Journal

Advisor

Anita Blowers

College

Science

Keywords

Student Mental Health, Higher Education, Graduate Studies, Academic Pressure, Mental Wellbeing, Academic Burnout, Student Anxiety, Student Depression, Legal Responsibility, University Liability, Professional Schools, Academic Workload, Institutional Accountability, Mental Health, Educational Policy, Duty of Care, Student Support, Psychological Harm, Campus Wellness, Educational Law, Student Welfare, Academic Stress, Mental Health Policy, University Governance, Legal Accountability, Health Protections, Student Rights, Workplace Analogy, Institutional Negligence, Wellness Programs

Document Type

Article

Abstract

Mental health has become a significant concern for students in higher education, particularly in demanding programs such as graduate studies, where long hours, heavy workloads, and intense pressure are common occurrences. As more students face burnout, anxiety, and depression, experts have raised an important question: How can schools better support students’ mental health? What legal responsibility do universities and professional schools have to protect students' mental well-being? This article argues that colleges and professional programs should be legally required to support student mental health, as excessive academic workloads can directly harm students. By examining how academic pressure affects students and how the law is beginning to address these issues, this article explains why universities, especially those with high-intensity programs, should be held accountable for the mental health risks students face.

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