TUM4Mind

Date: Monday, 09.11.2026
Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Language: German & Englich
Place: The event will take place in person in Magistrale des Maschinenwesens at the Garching Campus. 
Registration is not necessary - just drop by!

Would you like to find out what support and counselling services are available at TUM? At our Mental Health Marketplace, you can get to know various points of contact in a very informal way — no registration and no obligation required.
Drop by, learn more, ask your questions, or simply exchange ideas with us. It’s easy to start a relaxed conversation over a cup of tea or coffee. Whether you are currently looking for support or are simply curious, we look forward to meeting you!

Participating organizations include:
TUM4Mind, TUM CST General Student Advising & Academic Coaching, TUM Protestant and Catholic University Communities, the Psychotherapeutic and Psychosocial Counselling Service and General Counselling Service of the Studierendenwerk, Self-Help Centre Munich, Support Groups for Change, Barmer, and Techniker Krankenkasse. Supported by DAAD.

Date: Tuesday, 10.11.2026
Time: 6 – 7 p.m.
Language: German
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Problematic media use among students is often associated with high underlying stress levels. Many feel under constant pressure to perform, not only because of academic demands but also in their leisure time and personal lives. Paradoxically, this stress often shows up as procrastination or as a cycle between high-performance phases and pronounced social withdrawal. For some, this eventually leads to burnout; others remain in a constant state of “burn-on.”
Drawing on medical, biopsychosocial, and systemic perspectives as well as real case examples, this talk aims to help participants better understand their own media-use patterns: When do they help manage stress and serve as a supportive resource? When do they reinforce the problem — and where can change begin?

Speaker: 
Dr. Linny Geisler is a systemic therapist (SG) with a practice in Bietigheim-Bissingen near Stuttgart. One focus of her work is systemic therapy and counseling for media addiction, supporting both affected individuals and their relatives. She holds an M.A. in Communication Studies and earned her doctorate (Dr. sc. hum.) with a dissertation on media addiction as a coping strategy among women.

Date: Wednesday, 11.11.2026
Time: 6 – 7 p.m.
Language: English
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AI chatbots are sometimes advertised as magical “friends” to solve each and every issue which, of course, they cannot. However, they excel at being a mirror for self-reflection which is the prerequisite to effective personal change. If you feel overwhelmed, stuck in exam stress, or caught in constant overthinking, this online workshop might be part of your solution. You will explore some structured, accessible (and light-hearted) methods to use Generative AI as a tool for self-reflection, managing exam stress, and navigating challenges in student life.
The workshop includes practical demonstrations and addresses questions about limitations, privacy, and safe use.

Speaker:
Mathias Maul is a computer scientist, coach and therapist who has been in the AI field for nearly 30 years. He teaches business coaching and brand management at universities in Düsseldorf and Hamburg and has been an active member of Deutsch-Japanischer Wirtschaftskreis since 2018. He founded and is the owner of MAULCO., a strategy consultancy and digital agency.

Date: Thursday, 12.11.2026
Time: 10 – 11 a.m.
Language: German
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What can you do when mental strain increases during your studies and support is not immediately available? In this presentation, you will learn about selected Digital Health Applications (DiGA) and, through practical examples and a live demonstration, discover how they can support you with stress, worries, or other psychological burdens. The presentation explains clearly and in everyday language who DiGA may be useful for, where their limitations lie, and when other forms of help are important. You will also learn how digital health applications are prescribed by doctors or psychotherapists, how access works, and what you should keep in mind when using them.

Speaker:
Mia Tischler is a Clinical Specialist at HelloBetter, where she is responsible for collaborating with clinics, healthcare institutions, and care partners to integrate Digital Health Applications (DiGA) into routine healthcare practice. Her professional focus lies in the digital transformation of healthcare and the implementation of digital solutions in clinical care.
HelloBetter develops evidence-based Digital Health Applications (DiGA) designed to support people experiencing psychological distress and mental health conditions.

Date: Thursday, 12.11.2026
Time: 6 – 7 p.m.
Language: German
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Doomscrolling, constant availability and the unreflective use of AI can capture attention, increase stress and create the feeling of never truly being finished. In everyday student life, digital media can quickly shift from helpful tools to energy drainers, with hours passing unintentionally. This talk explores how social media, news consumption and dysfunctional AI use can affect mood, concentration, sleep, self-efficacy and self-esteem. Participants will reflect on their own typical usage patterns and develop concrete strategies to create digital distance, regain attention and use AI and social media more consciously and resource-efficiently.

Speaker:
Marie Bartholomäus Marie Bartholomäus is a psychological psychotherapist and supervisor for cognitive behavioural therapy. After many years of work in psychosomatic and psychiatric clinics, she now runs her own private practice in Munich, where she treats patients from diverse backgrounds. Her clinical and academic focus areas include autism spectrum disorders, stress-related conditions such as depression, and somatoform disorders.

Date: Friday, 13.11.2026
Time: 10 – 11 a.m.
Language: English
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In an age of AI and social media, many of us know what it feels like to have a mind constantly filled with information, notifications, and endless to-do lists. Mindfulness offers a way to reconnect with the present moment. Research suggests that regular mindfulness practice can reduce stress, strengthen attention and self-regulation, and foster a greater sense of connection with ourselves and others. This talk presents the latest findings from neuroscience and psychology and includes a short guided meditation, giving participants the opportunity to experience mindfulness firsthand and discover how it can bring greater clarity and balance to everyday life. 

Speaker:
Dr. Britta Hölzel Dr. Britta Hölzel, psychologist, neuroscientist, and mindfulness instructor, came in touch with the ancient meditation traditions in Asia 25 years ago. Excited by the transformational power she found in these practices, she decided to engage in neuroscience research to better understand the potential of the human mind for development of higher virtues, e.g., at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Charité in Berlin and TU Munich. She has published extensively on the topic and now works as a mindfulness teacher and lecturer in Munich.