Researchers and psychosocial risks

Introduction

Researchers play a vital role in advancing society. However, their work environment often exposes them to significant psychosocial risks that affect their health and well-being. Effectively managing these risks requires the implementation of comprehensive workplace strategies at both organisational and individual levels. In accordance with the European Charter for Researchers[1], employers should provide a working environment that promotes the health and wellbeing of researchers.This article focuses on researchers in academia and research institutes who spend most of their professional time conducting research. These two groups of researchers face similar…