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The Effect of Corona Virus to the Mental Health Problems of Grade 12 students at AMA

Computer Learning College – Naga City

S. Y 2021-2022

AMA Computer Learning College – Naga City

January 2022
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Abstract

Despite its importance, no study investigates the effects of COVID-19 on the mental condition of

international students in China. By using data from international students in China, this study

finds the positive and affirmative connection between fear of COVID-19 and generalized anxiety

disorder among foreign students. Furthermore, this study reveals a negative association between

fear of COVID-19 and the psychological well-being of foreign students in China. We also find

that emotional intelligence has a positive and optimistic moderating influence on the relationship

between fear of COVID-19 and generalized anxiety disorder, but it has not moderating effect on

the relationship between fear of COVID-19 and psychological well-being. Our study contributes

to the body and knowledge and offers new insights concerning the effects of COVID-19 on the

mental condition of international students.

Source:

Effect of Coronavirus-19 on Mental Condition of International Students in China

https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.738828

Abstract

Mental health problems are prevalent among university students in Saudi Arabia. This

study aimed to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on university students’ mental

health and sleep in Saudi Arabia. Method: A total of 582 undergraduate students from Saudi

Arabia aged between 18 and 45 years old (M = 20.91, SD = 3.17) completed a cross-sectional
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online questionnaire measuring depression, anxiety, stress, resilience, and insomnia during the

COVID-19 pandemic (2020). Analysis included an independent samples t-test, one-way

ANOVA, and Hierarchical regression analysis. Results: Undergraduate students reported high

levels of depression, anxiety, and perceived stress and low levels of resilience (p < 0.001) during

the pandemic. In addition, students reported experiencing insomnia. A hierarchical regression

analysis indicated that lower resilience, high levels of insomnia, having a pre-existing mental

health condition, and learning difficulties (such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, or dyscalculia) were

significantly associated with high levels of depression and stress. In addition, lower resilience, a

high level of insomnia, and preexisting mental health conditions were significantly associated

with high levels of anxiety. Finally, a lower level of psychological resilience and a high level of

insomnia were significantly associated with increased levels of depression, anxiety and stress

within university students. Conclusion: This study has provided evidence that a lower level of

psychological resilience and insomnia were associated with mental health problems among

undergraduate students in Saudi Arabia, thus enhancing psychological resilience and

interventions to support sleep and mental health are vital to support student well-being outcomes

throughout the pandemic

Source:

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Students’ Mental Health and Sleep in Saudi

Arabia

https://www.mdpi.com/journal/ijerph
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Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic led to a worldwide lockdown and school closures, which have placed

a substantial mental health burden on children and college students. Through a systematic search

of the literature on PubMed and Collabovid of studies published January 2020–July 2021, our

findings of five studies on children and 16 studies on college students found that both groups

reported feeling more anxious, depressed, fatigued, and distressed than prior to the pandemic.

Several risk factors such as living in rural areas, low family socioeconomic status, and being a

family member or friend to a healthcare worker were strongly associated with worse mental

health outcomes. As schools and researchers discuss future strategies on how to combine on-site

teaching with online courses, our results indicate the importance of considering social contacts in

students’ mental health to support students at higher risk of social isolation during the COVID-

19 pandemic.

Source:

Mental Health Impact of COVID-19 among Children and College Students: A Systematic

Review

Elharake, Jad A et al. “Mental Health Impact of COVID-19 among Children and College

Students: A Systematic Review.” Child psychiatry and human development, 1–13. 11 Jan. 2022,

doi:10.1007/s10578-021-01297-1