Table 4.

Ideas, categories and dimensions of the statements made by the students regarding the meaning of the course

Ideas	Categories	Dimension
To understand new/interesting themes (7)	Theoretical learning	Learning
To have theoretical knowledge (4)
To increase knowledge on mental health (2)
To raise ideas regarding mental health (1)
To learn stress coping strategies (22)	Practical learning
To know about stress/course (16)
To decrease/alleviate the stress (9)
To be able to identify stressors (7)
To have self-reflection/self-knowledge (21)	Moment of reflection	Impacts of the course
To share feelings with colleagues (12)	Benefits of the course
To have time for distraction/resting (7)
To perceive common feelings (5)
To have moments of support/relief (3)
To understand one’s limitations (3)	Psychological/emotional changes
To become less anxious/stressed (3)
To decrease the demands (1)
To improve relationships (1)
To be aware of what was already known (1)
To improve the quality of life (8)	Lifestyle changes
To better take care of one’s self (6)
o change lifestyle (3)
To improve performance (1)