Students' support in mental health during time crisis

Mental health among students is still the most concerning in society today. Numerous studies have shown that crisis events negatively affect the mental health of children ( Imran 2). Given the current situation of the pandemic, students are a top concern because every year, students' mental health statistics are alarming, with 27% of college students being diagnosed with depression. 57.7% of students feel overly anxious; 39 % of students deal with some mental illness, 64% of students dropout of college because of mental health. College students in the United States decide to seek professional help on mental health issues, which are estimated for only 9%." ( Vuleta). Recently, the pandemic has caused hundreds of millions of students around the world to leave school, and online learning has disrupted education and daily activities. Although online learning helps some students keep up with the program during the crisis, it is also problematic. For some students, distance learning can affect mental health. According to mental health expert Odile Thiang, studying at home can affect a child's psychology. Learning without a daily schedule and social activities can significantly affect students when they have to stay home with their parents in times of stress ( Hollingsworth). Children who study at home may have a negative mentality, which is evidenced by many studies, showing that students who have to miss school due to severe illness or not meeting friends will suffer the same effect. ( Hollingsworth). These sudden changes can lead some students to feel overwhelmed and helpless. As mentioned in the previous section, losing a parent's job also negatively affects children's behaviour. According to Conger et al, the economic hardship causes parental stress and depression and can lead to less parenting and negatively affects a child's adjustment and behaviour ( qtd. in Hill). Significant changes to their habits with the physical and social isolation in addition to high parental stress levels has caused them to experience fear and uncertainty. Recognizing their emotions and reactions is essential to address their needs in times of crisis adequately ( Imran 2).

Communities and organizations have provided students with expenses, tools to support their studies, living, and helping them to avoid anxiety. Also, experts state that communication and connection are coping and healing tools for students during the time crisis ( Beachboard). Schools facilitate and form a group of tutors to help students complete courses during the pandemic crisis such as Nettutor - the major online tutoring service or online mental health counselling for students, “Keep.meSAFE” when face-to-face services are suspended due to recent pandemic( Whitley). Communication allows instructors to better understand students' concerns, feedback, and trauma. The Government has also provided emergency aid to families to solve financial problems ( U.S. Department of Education). At the same time, there are several resources available on campus to help you cope with student stress, providing students with the best study environment to ensure health safety and efficiency for their students. Several world health agencies, including WHO, UNICEF, AACAP, IACAPAP and many others have published guidelines and information to help parents protect the psychological health of their children ( Imran 4 ). It is only a temporary solution. Students' mental health will continue to occur as the crisis continues. Recently, protesters opposed social isolation. Some epidemiologists predict such protests could cause an increase in Covid-19 cases ( Gabbatt). The more the pandemic develops,  the worse the student's life and psyche are affected.