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Mental health: IP Paris joins forces with Nightline to support its students

12 Oct. 2024
Institut Polytechnique de Paris (IP Paris) signed a partnership with Nightline on October 8, with the aim of reinforcing the support for mental health within the student community of IP Paris and its member schools.
Mental health: IP Paris joins forces with Nightline to support its students
Signature of the Partnership between IP Paris and Nightline

This partnership addresses a growing concern: the psychological well-being of students and young professionals, to ensure a balanced and fulfilling academic experience.

Nightline: providing support by and for students

Nightline, an association recognized for its innovative approach to listening, offers a wide range of resources and solutions created by and for students, in collaboration with mental health professionals. The association is known for its anonymous hotline, accessible free of charge every day from 8.30pm to 2.30am.

The hotline

Student volunteers, trained in active and empathetic listening, respond to calls and messages from their peers in a caring atmosphere, offering them a space to share their difficulties, whether related to studies, personal life or moments of doubt.

  • The telephone number for the Saclay plateau is 01 85 40 20 00 (in English) and 01 85 40 20 10 (in French)
  • Online chat:  https://www.nightline.fr/en/paris (in English) / https://www.nightline.fr/paris (in French)

The Life Kit

To help you better identify your emotions, learn how to support friends in need, or learn more about the mental health issue, Nightline offers a free "Life Kit". kitdevie.fr

Psychological support directory

Nightline also offers an interactive directory to make it easier to book an appointment for free psychological support. soutien-etudiant.info

In parallel, IP Paris member schools also provide psychologists for individual consultations:

  • IP Paris (Master, PhD Track and PhD))- Ms Faberes et M. Mousty - contact 
  • École polytechnique : Psychology service - contact
  • ENSTA - Ms Mortureux - contact
  • ENPC - Ms Rebeyrolle - contact
  • ENSAE Paris - Ms Brebant - contact 
  • Télécom Paris - Ms Matherat and Ms Feuillatre - contact
  • Télécom SudParis - Ms Miret - contact

 

In partnership with Nightline, IP Paris member schools will be organizing various activities and awareness-raising workshops aimed at breaking down taboos around mental health and encouraging students to seek help when they need it.