The state of mental health of US students in the pandemic era
Image source: googleusercontent.com College health professionals are monitoring students in America. Their state of mental health have dipped significantly as an effect of the covid-19 health crisis. This is a worrisome trend, says freelance writer Victor Restis , who is also an expert on US education. This article attempts to uncover this other health crisis among the youth that could have serious consequences if not mediated. In a research of undergraduate students in New Jersey, a result of its findings cited issues such as “ability to focus on academic work” (73.5%) and “difficulties with online learning” (58.6%) among others. Difficulties with everyday life include “obtaining hygiene supplies and medications” (59.3%), and “losing job/work hours/reduced wages” (56.8%). “Difficulties in getting food” (22.2%) among a number of students were also cited, as well as (66.7%) participants greatly concerned about Covid-19. Victor Restis adds that study participants even reported ex...