Posted Mar 16, 2021
(FORT WORTH, Texas) One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, 82% of college students say they continue to experience increased stress and/or anxiety.
A new survey of more than 1,300 college students published today by TimelyMD, the leading telehealth company specializing in higher education, found that three out of four students (75%) said the impact on the quality of their education has worsened their mental health. Other significant concerns for students were not knowing what life may look like once a new normal is established (56%), isolation from friends and family (50%), missing a vibrant campus life (45%) and struggles with remote learning (40%).
There is good news, however. Nine out of 10 (91%) of students have found at least one coping mechanism that helps them feel better. Three of the top four methods involve connecting with friends and family: Zoom/FaceTime video chats (63%), phone calls (52%), watching TV or movies (40%) or spending time in-
Hanna Helms
Hanna Helms is a manager with AVIA’s Center for Care Transformation which focuses on population health, specialty care, and health equity. Recently, she led the behavioral health and substance use disorder initiatives of the Medicaid Transformation Project. In her role, she conducts extensive research and due diligence on digital health solutions, interfaces with health system leadership to develop strategy and business plans for implementing digital solutions, and leads project management efforts across multiple engagements. Prior to AVIA, she worked at the Advisory Board on their health IT research team.