Stress experience and coping strategies in medical studies – insights and a discussion of preventive measures

The ability to cope with stress must be consciously learned and reflected upon across various causative areas. In particular, the discussion of mental strategies for dealing with repeatedly described stress amplifiers, such as one's own perfectionism, appears to be a behavioural prevention measure that is still little used by medical students. In terms of behavioural prevention, discourses on large amounts of learning material, increased support in the transition phase at the start of a degree course and more flexible studying for medical students (e.g. with a family) must be further developed.