The COVID-19 epidemic affects mental health

      The covid-19 epidemic has plunged the world into uncertainty. The news about the epidemic has been uninterrupted, making people feel cruel and merciless, all of which have caused harm to people’s mental health.

      Focusing on the news about the pneumonia epidemic is understandable, but for many people, this may make existing mental health problems worse. 

      The university’s suspension of classes due to the virus has caused a lot of trouble for international students. Many people are anxious because they can’t go home, and they also have to worry about potential discrimination.

       Professor Rory O’Connor from the University of Glasgow said:

Increased social isolation, loneliness, health anxiety, stress and an economic downturn are a perfect storm to harm people’s mental health and wellbeing.1

      A survey showed that some specific groups will have different experiences compared to the general public in this epidemic, including students whose academic progress were affected due to suspension of classes. This shows that in the difficult situation of the epidemic, international students are facing unique challenges. The anxiety caused by COVID-19 can cause mental health problems and even have an impact on the future.

What can we do?

  • Limit the number of news you follow every day
  • Disable message reminder
  • Wash your hands, but don’t overdo it
  • Keep in touch with others
  • Avoid exhaustion
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  1. https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_719045_en.html [↩]