Univ students struggling to find ground
Two third of university students have been facing mental health issues due to overwhelming academic pressure in the post-pandemic world.
Aachol Foundation disclosed the information in a virtual press conference yesterday, based on a survey, titled "Impact of Academic Pressure on University Students and Their Suicidal Tendencies".
Abdul Wahab, researcher of Aachol Foundation and assistant professor of North South University, presented the results of the survey.
The survey conducted among 1,640 students, concluded around 75.85 percent university students have been suffering from mental health issues after the pandemic.
Students opined that session jams, difficulties in study, depressions over exam results and unusual curriculum are the key factors behind mental health troubles.
Around 43.9 percent male and 56.1 female students from 38 public universities, 47 private universities, madrasas and national universities took part in the survey.
The new scenario after the pandemic forced the student to study more during exams and have to complete the curriculum in less time than before.
However, some 46.45 percent of students said they lost interest in studying properly after the pandemic period.
Besides, when asked about mental health, some 80.79 percent of students said they feel depressed, and are often affected with bipolar disorders which in turn affects their academic life.
This study also revealed that around 77.01 percent of students are having trouble finishing the huge syllabus in a short time.
Meanwhile, some 73.84 percent of students are suffering from lack of confidence following changes made to the curriculum after the long Covid induced university closures.
Besides, some 76.06 percent of students are in distress about their career.
According to Aachol foundation, some 404 students have died by suicide since January this year, where 242 were female and 162 male.
President of Bangladesh Psychological Association Prof Mahmudur Rahman and founder president of Aachol Foundation Tansen Rose were present at the event.
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