Mental health of university professors in times of covid-19

Abstract

This essay, based on the literature on the subject, aims to reflect on events related to the work process that compromise the mental health of Higher Education Institutions’ (HEI) professors in times of covid-19. The lack of skill in handling information and communication technology for the undertaking of professional assignments, the act of demanding too much from oneself and the pressure from the HEI to adapt to the new work model, as well as the need to manage work and household chores are events that predispose to psycho-emotional suffering in higher education teachers.