Cureus· 2020· Review
Closure of Universities Due to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Impact on Education and Mental Health of Students and Academic Staff
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Short summary
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to widespread university closures, forcing a rapid shift to online teaching and raising concerns about the educational and mental health impacts on students and staff.
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Key points
- COVID-19 pandemic caused global university closures and event cancellations.
- Universities are rapidly transitioning to online teaching platforms.
- Disruptions pose potential risks to student and academic staff education.
- Mental health impacts on students and academic staff are a significant concern.
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Abstract
The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), originated in Wuhan city of China, has spread rapidly around the world, sending billions of people into lockdown. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus epidemic a pandemic. In light of rising concern about the current COVID-19 pandemic, a growing number of universities across the world have either postponed or canceled all campus events such as workshops, conferences, sports, and other activities. Universities are taking intensive measures to prevent and protect all students and staff members from the highly infectious disease. Faculty members are already in the process of transitioning to online teaching platforms. In this review, the author will highlight the potential impact of the terrible COVID-19 outbreak on the education and mental health of students and academic staff.
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Field: Clinical Psychology
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