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This study investigated workload, mental health, and healthcare among academics in Australian higher education (HE) institutions.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In a cross\u2010sectional study of 626 academics, we collected data on workload, mental health (GAD\u20107 and PHQ\u20109), and healthcare utilization between February 2022 and August 2022. Associations between excess workload and mental health outcomes were analyzed using both regression and G\u2010methods.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Academics reported an average annual workload of 3256\u2009h, significantly exceeding the standard 1824\u2009h. Approximately 25% experienced moderate to severe anxiety or depression, substantially higher than estimates in the general population. Mental health service utilization was much higher among academics, yet 30% did not seek help. Each additional 100\u2009h worked beyond 1824\u2009h was associated with 0.10 higher anxiety and depression scores (\n                      <jats:italic>\u03b2<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.10) and 1%\u20132% increased odds of moderate to severe anxiety and depression. G\u2010method analyses supported these findings, showing a 2\u20133 point and a 13%\u201315% increase in respective scores and likelihood among those working excessive hours.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The findings underscore the significant association between excessive workload and poor mental health among academics in Australian HE institutions. Addressing workload imbalances and improving healthcare services may be associated with better mental health in this population.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1002\/hsr2.72598","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,6,7]],"date-time":"2026-06-07T13:13:12Z","timestamp":1780837992000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Workload, Mental Health and Healthcare Among Academics in Australia: A Cross\u2010Sectional Study"],"prefix":"10.1002","volume":"9","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-3487-7156","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Elisa","family":"Zentveld","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Future Regions Research Centre Federation University Mount Helen Victoria Australia"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-5896-9661","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Huy 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