Academic Burnout in Higher Education Students: A Psychological Counseling Approach

Abstract

          This academic article focuses on the study of academic burnout specifically among higher education students and covers key topics including the concept of academic burnout, its causes, impacts, prevention guidelines, and psychological counseling approaches for addressing academic burnout in higher education students. Academic burnout is a condition caused by prolonged stress and pressure from academic activities. It results from various factors, such as excessive workloads, lack of control over the learning process, insufficient social support, and competition-driven stress.  These factors can adversely affect both physical and mental health, for example, chronic fatigue, loss of motivation, and negative self-perception that may further result in reduced academic performance and strained social relationships. Preventing academic burnout requires fostering engagement with educational institutions, providing social support from family, peers, and instructors, participating in recreational activities that promote happiness, practicing mindfulness, and developing psychological resilience. Regarding psychological counseling for academic burnout, this article proposes suitable counseling approaches for students, such as enhancing self-awareness, restructuring negative thought patterns, practicing mindfulness, and setting clear and purposeful life goals. These guidelines help students understand themselves, deal with their challenges, and achieve a sustainable balance in their academic lives.