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 well-being.
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.
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.
STREAM-Study Campaign
Are you curious about how your daily digital media use affects your mood and well-being?
The STREAM Study (Student Technology Related Effects on Affect and Mental Health) at the University of Basel and UPK Basel explores how students’ everyday online experiences, both positive and negative, relate to mental health.
We invite University of Basel students to take part in a short anonymous survey and contribute to a better understanding of digital life and well-being in student populations.
Click here to learn more and participate.
Blog
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Five Simple Ways to Kill Distractions and Protect Your Focus
Picture this. It’s morning, everything is quiet around you and exams are approaching. You sit down to study, highly motivated. You open your laptop, start reading a few lines… and somehow end up checking messages, emails, or “just one” video instead. Distractions kill productivity, and none of us is immune to it. When distractions feel… Read more
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Mark and Reset: Train Your Focus using Distraction Index
You know that moment when you’re reading, your eyes keep moving, but your mind went on vacation three sentences ago? I’ve got you! In today’s article, we will explore a straightforward method to boost focus, lock in concentration, and keep flow of thought on track. It’s called the “distraction index”, particularly useful because it directly… Read more
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Goal Setting, the SMART way
Have you ever felt like you’re drowning under never-ending assignments, research deadlines, and an ever growing to-do list? In the academic world, this sense of overwhelm is all too common. Whether you’re a student, researcher, or faculty member, it’s easy to lose sight of what really matters when tasks pile up. It happens to me… Read more
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Master the Pomodoro Method for Laser Focus
The Pomodoro Method is a time management method that helps individuals perform tasks more efficiently by sharpening focus, minimising distractions, and setting clear work intervals marked by breaks for mental regeneration. Developed by Italian student Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s, who used a tomato-shaped kitchen timer, hence the name “Pomodoro”, this technique lets users… Read more
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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 about yourself and how you got into the topic of mental health? A. Hi, my name is Steffie. I work as an administrative assistant for… 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 2023 by a dynamic group from the Biozentrum, COMPASS is more than just an association; it’s a movement dedicated to fostering mental health and neurodiversity… Read more
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