Indeed a study carried out during the covid pandemic found that students were more likely than the general population to report higher levels of anxiety and lower levels of happiness.
Students are often away from home and therefore away from their emotional support network of family and friends. They may be required to work in a way they are not used to with more autonomy and greater pressure to meet deadlines and achieve good results. Add to this the financial worries that many students have and you can see why students may struggle with their mental health.
Universities and colleges often have a wellbeing service and this can be a great place to go for free help. However not all mental health provision is equal and educational institutions differ greatly in the quality and amount of support they can offer students.
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