Mental Health Challenges facing Students in Higher Education During COVID The pandemic might be a “black swan” moment for mental health care— “an unforeseen event that changes everything.” Heleen Riper
Dr. Roslin Growe, Ed.D.; Sherry Bachus, Ph.D., LPC & Suzanne Mynette Mayo, Ph.D.
Abstract
Colleges and universities are recording an upsurge in the number of cases involving students and mental health challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This investigation explores complex issues pertaining to mental health among low-income, LGBQT+, and international students. Recognizing the urgency and current impact on students seeking support and mental health services, digital technologies, web-based and computer-delivered interventions are being considered as ways to improve students’ mental health. The findings reveal that innovative strategies and comprehensive policies have given rise to expanding support to students with increased mental health issues not only now but post-COVID-19-pandemic.