This article is from mind.org.uk
Coronavirus is affecting student mental health in so many different ways. Being a student in a pandemic is a new experience that we’re always finding out more about. Mind’s coronavirus survey results revealed the following:
“I’m a 45-year-old mature student and should be writing my dissertation as it’s my final year. Instead I am frozen with fear, my brain is not working and I’m failing miserably.”
On top of your already stressful student life, you may be experiencing these common thoughts and feelings:
“I am a student as well as working part time, and my studies have been seriously impacted. I’ve also been placed on the furlough scheme at work which has affected the ability to pay for my course.”
If you’re experiencing any of these feelings, try to remind yourself of the following:
You might like to consider the fully supported 40 Day Challenge as a way to help you through the coming weeks. It’s an affordable programme designed to be fully inclusive.