Impact Of Sars-Cov-2 And Its Reverberation In Global Higher Education And Mental Health

Abstract

Background: According to UNESCO's monitoring, more than 160 countries implemented nationwide closures, which impacted over 87% of the world's student population. Several other countries implemented localized school closures; should these closures become nationwide, millions of additional learners will experience education disruption. Universities from around the world have been uncertain about how long the coronavirus crisis will last and how it might affect the mental health of students and faculty. The psychological impact has been a critical disruptor, creating anxiety and uncertainty.Method: The data were cross-checked with information from the main international newspapers.Results: By discussing online and distance education, the coronavirus opens an important and urgent issue that affects mental healththese are virtually unexplored

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