Abstract
<title>Abstract</title> <p>This research aligns with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) by providing evidence of strategies that benefit the mental health of university students who combine work and study. The objective was to analyze the effectiveness of stress management strategies for university students balancing academic and work responsibilities, based on published scientific research. The study was basic research employing a qualitative approach, a documentary methodology, a non-experimental design, and a descriptive scope. Data collection involved document analysis using a systematization matrix applied to indexed studies published between 2015 and 2025. Findings showed that academic performance, specifically the ability to learn, remember, and concentrate, is negatively correlated with academic stress. The most effective coping strategies identified were active coping, time management, emotional management, problem-solving, positive reframing, and seeking social support. The study concludes that implementing these strategies helps reduce stress, improve adaptation to the university environment, and optimize both academic performance and the well-being of students who work and study simultaneously.</p>