Description
The COVID-19 pandemic brought about a sudden transition from traditional face-to-face instruction to online and blended learning. The repercussions of this seismic change have left an indelible mark on students, particularly those thrust into the challenging realm of fully engaging in online learning during this tumultuous period. As we navigate the delicate landscape of higher education post-pandemic, a critical gap in scholarly literature becomes glaringly apparent; there is a scarcity of focused works addressing the nuanced well-being of students in this new academic reality.
Mental Health Crisis in Higher Education is a groundbreaking book that boldly steps into this void, offering a comprehensive and meticulously researched examination of the challenges faced by students transitioning from secondary to higher education amid the pandemic. By delving into stressors, coping mechanisms, and the intricate web of factors influencing emotional, psychological, and physical well-being, the book is an invaluable resource for academics, researchers, and institutions seeking to understand and address the multifaceted dimensions of student well-being.
Reviews and Testimonials
The issues expressed in this book hit home to me as a medical student. As medical students, whether pre-pa, med student, premedical student, or otherwise, we are under extreme duress to perform well. I know many students in my classes who are more focused on the outcome of their next exam rather than how well they know the content of an exam. This is one major issue that schools need to be addressing. Additionally, many of these students suffer severe burnout and do not pay proper attention to their mental or physical health. Both of these issues and many additional issues covered by this book can be easily fixed with the right resources. I hope this book is a good place for schools to begin solving this issue.
– Charles Rosin, Contributing Author
The book is an invaluable resource for all schools including institutions of Higher Learning. It includes essential information about child and adolescent mental health services and outlines a whole-school approach to the promotion of good mental health. It will prove indispensable for all teachers, special educational needs coordinators, heads of year, coordinators, education welfare officers and educational psychologist.
– Atanasia N. Awala, Lecturer, Faculty of Education, University of Namibia, South Africa
Author's/Editor's Biography
Peter Aloka (Ed.)
Peter Aloka
is a senior lecturer at Wits school of Education, University of the Witwatersrand South Africa. He holds a PhD in Educational Psychology from the University of the Western Cape. He has published over 50 articles and supervised several masters and PhD students in the area of Educational Psychology.