Students with severe anxiety during COVID-19 lockdown – exploring the impact and its management
| Autor: | Waqar Husain, Fayyaz Ahmad Faize |
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| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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050103 clinical psychology
Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak Coping (psychology) Health (social science) Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Health(social science) Education 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine medicine 0501 psychology and cognitive sciences 030212 general & internal medicine Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale Health Policy 05 social sciences Mental health Psychiatry and Mental health Problem management Phychiatric Mental Health Anxiety Pshychiatric Mental Health medicine.symptom Psychology Clinical psychology |
| Zdroj: | The Journal of Mental Health Training, Education and Practice |
| ISSN: | 1755-6228 |
| DOI: | 10.1108/jmhtep-09-2020-0062 |
| Popis: | Purpose COVID-19 generated extensive fear and anxiety across the globe. This study aims to explore the psychological dynamics of students during COVID-19 lockdown, its impact and students’ management strategies. Design/methodology/approach This paper collected data from 891 students in Islamabad (Pakistan) using an online survey consisting of the generalized anxiety disorder scale and items on academic variables. After measuring the anxiety levels, this paper interviewed 20 students diagnosed with severe anxiety. The objective was to seek a deeper understanding of the impact of COVID-19 and students’ management. Findings This paper found students with different anxiety levels. Most students had no anxiety; however, 8.2% of students had severe anxiety. These students reported psychological, social and physical problems during the interview. The students shared their activities and avoidance behavior to manage their anxiety levels. Originality/value The study helped in understanding the psychological dynamics during the pandemic and students’ management strategies. Some students express their inability to cope with their problems. This paper recommends the intervention of clinical practitioners, policymakers and researchers to work for the mental health of such students. |
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