Table of contents

1. 1. Our objectives
   2. Offers
   3. Mental Health 
      1. 1. Healthy Advent Calender
         2. Online-Series: Five Ways to Well-being
         3. Mindfulness and relaxation
         4. Anxiety
      2. Physical Health
         1. Headache prevention
         2. Physical activity and sports

Our objectives

• Promotion of healthy study conditions
• Considering health in all decisions of TUD
• Regular health reporting and determination of measures to be taken
• Continuation, expansion and networking of existing successful services and projects

Offers

You want to actively do something for your health and are looking for the matching offers? Do you have health restrictions and need support? Here you will find offers on the topic of health for all students at TU Dresden.

Mental Health 

Healthy Advent Calender

In the hectic pre-Christmas period, contemplation often takes a back seat.

The Healthy Advent Calendar in german and english language offers daily inspiration for a stress-free and reflective pre-Christmas period.

Impulses on exercise, nutrition and mental health help you to take care of yourself. We hope you enjoy the 24 little daily surprises and wish you a healthy and mindful winter season!

Open your little door to health every day: To the Advent Calender

Online-Series: Five Ways to Well-being

A healthy mind is just as important for our overall well-being as a healthy body. Our five interactive online seminars in german and english language help step by step to achieve a sustainable and holistic well-being. Together we look at the 3 most important pillars of health: movement, nutrition and mental health. We provide helpful knowledge input and offer a platform for the exchange of tips and tricks suitable for everyday life - for more well-being in everyday life. The series starts on November, 15 2023.

You can find all information about the individual parts and the registration here.

You can register for the entire series as well as for the individual lectures.

Mindfulness and relaxation

Discover the power of mindfulness and invest in your mental health! Our health programme Mindfulness offers the opportunity to take time out from the stressful everyday life at university and to strengthen your mental health.

Mindfulness is a proven method to reduce stress, improve concentration and increase overall well-being. In our courses, you will learn various techniques to consciously focus your attention on the present moment and let go of negative thoughts. Through regular practice, you can sharpen your self-awareness and find an inner calmness that helps you stay composed even in stressful situations. Our qualified trainers accompany you on your mindfulness journey and provide you with valuable tips and exercises.

All information about the offer can be found on the page Mindful TU Dresden.

Anxiety

Are you suffering from lecture and exam anxiety? Then we have the perfect online programme for you!

The programme for overcoming presentation and exam nerves from the Chair of Behavioural Psychotherapy offers you the opportunity to target your fears and strengthen your self-confidence. In online sessions, you will learn effective strategies and techniques to reduce your nervousness and perform confidently in front of an audience. You will receive tips and information to better control your thoughts and emotions and manage your anxiety. With regular training you will notice how your confidence and composure will increase and you will be able to master exams and presentations with confidence.

Overcome your fears and start your academic future with confidence! All information about the programme can be found on the online programme page at the Chair of Behavioural Psychotherapy.

Physical Health

Headache prevention

In Germany, two out of three adults are affected by headaches - that's about 54 million people. Every day, 900,000 people suffer from migraine attacks, 100,000 of them cannot leave their bed because of it.

But headaches and migraines can be effectively mitigated and even prevented by preventive measures. Therefore, the TU Dresden continues to offer free access to supportive offers, including the app Kopfschmerzwissen, which is certified as a medical product.

Join in and take advantage of the offers for headache prevention! You can find all the information on the Headache Hurts page.

Physical activity and sports

Grab your sports shoes and become part of our sporty community at TU Dresden. Whether you want to work out, try out new sports or just be active - with us you will find the perfect balance between studying and exercise!

Every Tuesday and Thursday, you can take part in Functional Circuit Training (Crosstraining) at Sportpark.

When does it start?
Tuesday, from 17 October from 16:30-17:25 and Thursday, from 19 October from 15:30-16:25.
Further information and the possibility to register from 11 October can be found at the Dresden University Sports Centre.