The wellbeing of college and university students is very important. Especially when they first join the campus. This entrance marks as a period of transition for young people. They face new challenges such as making independent decisions about their lives and studies. They also have to adjust to academic demands. Interacting with a diverse range of new people is also a transition. In addition, many students first time, leave their homes and distance themselves from their support networks.
These challenges can affect the mental health and wellbeing of higher education students. The probabilities of experiencing common psychological problems. Which are depression, anxiety, and stress increase throughout adolescence. This reaches a peak in early adulthood around the age of 25. Which makes college and university students a higher particularly vulnerable population. Let us dive in and learn the tips for the well-being of students.
The Burden of wellbeing on college students
Wellbeing is a burden of disease in all societies especially for the students. Effective solutions are not available to the majority of those who need them. The solutions are made available through changes in policy and legislation. Also service development, adequate financing, and the training of appropriate personnel.
Depression, anxiety, and stress have been known to be associated with poor academic performances. A disadvantage for students suffering from these mental health issues. However, self-esteem has been used to buffer these mental health issues. Which has developed a positive relationship with student performances.
Consequences and Issues of Wellbeing of Student
Wellbeing and mental health problems can affect many areas of a student’s life. In other words, it reduces their quality of life, academic achievement, and physical health. After that, satisfaction with the college experience, and negatively impacting relationships with friends and family members. These issues also have a long-term consequence on the students. It affects their future employment, earning potential, and overall health.
Mental health problems can affect a student’s energy level. In addition, concentration, dependability, mental ability, and optimism, hindering performance. All this can also be associated with lower grades and dropping out of school.
Improving the wellbeing of students
Trying to prevent a problem is better than trying to solve it. The following are some pointers that can help prevent and solve depression, anxiety, and other emotions
1. Share
Don’t keep things bottled up. By talking about your feelings with friends, family or your college tutor is not a sign of weakness. This is called taking charge of your own wellbeing.
2. Balance studying with other activities
Participate in societies and clubs. By following your passions and keep up your hobbies. You need a break from your studies.
3. Accept who you are
You are unique. That means don’t compare yourself to other people. Each and everyone of us is on a different journey and following their own path.
4. Get active
Regular exercise can boost your self-esteem. Also help you concentrate and improve your sleep. Walk, cycle, dance, or try something completely new. It’s a great way to make new friends too.
5. Eat healthily
There is a strong link between what we eat and how we feel. Eat regular meals and make sure you get some fruit and veg in every day.
6. Have a regular routine
Go to bed when you are tired and get up at the same time every day. Napping or staying in bed for longer may impact your sleep the following night.
7. Get enough sleep
Sleep is important to your physical and mental health because sleep improves memory and concentration, reduces stress and anxiety. If you are 18 to 25 years old, you need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night.
8. De-stress before bed
Having a cool or warm shower or bath (not hot) helps. Downloading and listening to something relaxing before bed too. Taking time out from other activities before trying to sleep. Don’t read, watch TV or use a smartphone in bed
9. Unplug
Switch off phones and social media for a short time each day. This gives u a change of scene is good for mental health. Go for a walk, sit, think, and breathe.
Conclusions
Generally, the levels of some well-being complaints and psychological burdens are higher in different colleges/universities. colleges/University administrators and leaders should monitor the health needs and requirements and well-being of their students. So that policymakers are to operate from a valid evidence base platform. The clustering effects suggest the need for local (faculty-specific) health and well-being profiles as a basis and guidance for relevant health promotion programs in faculty/university settings.
First, self-esteem has a strong correlation with perceived stress. Among university students, influencing their lower academic performance. Secondly, a high academic self-concept is defined by the individuals so as to understand your own academic ability. In other word, both studies provided insights on how an individual’s self-perception can influence both performance and vulnerability.