Psychology

COVID-19 and common mental disorders among university students in South Africa

J. Bantjes, S. Swanevelder, et al.

This study delves into the mental health effects of COVID-19 on first-year university students in South Africa, revealing that the pandemic did not significantly alter the trends in mental disorders. The research, conducted by a team including Jason Bantjes and Ronald C Kessler, sheds light on how COVID-19 serves as just one of many stressors faced by students.

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