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Stress is defined as an introverted reaction of individuals to situations that they perceive as a challenge or threat, or as a situation that is sometimes exposed as a result of time pressure, sometimes as a result of an unexpected event or reaction (Durna, 2006). It generally includes the psychological reactions to those threats or challenges that have an impact on well-being or physical conditions (Lazaruz, 1996; 2006). Research demonstrated that Ph.D. students, especially the students in the thesis period, are in the risk groups in terms of high stress and mental health problems (Ali & Kohun, 2006; Evans, Bira, & Vanderford, 2019; Levecque et al., 2017; Mantai & Dowling, 2015; Waight. and Giardonobe, 2018). Doctoral education has a long-term nature that requires constant effort and dedication. Progress can be somewhat slow and challenging emotionally as well as cognitively (Mantai & Dowling, 2015). Recent research on the mental health of doctoral candidates shows that high-stress levels can be caused or exacerbated by characteristics of the doctoral training environment and organizational functioning (Mackie and Bates, 2019).

This document is part of the Book of Abstracts of the ReMO 2022 Conference that was organized within the framework of COST Action CA19117 - "Researcher Mental Health".