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Mental health and emotional pain are common for students at the University of the Free State. Some students feel sad, anxious, or overwhelmed. Those from poor backgrounds, first in their family to study, or from groups that face discrimination can feel this more. There are not enough mental health services on many campuses, so these students may not get help.
School work and pressure also cause problems. Heavy study load, tests, and the need to do well make students tired and stressed. Bad sleep often makes mental health worse and it is hard to keep up.
Some students do things that hurt their health. They may drink a lot of alcohol, smoke, eat poorly, or not exercise. These habits lower energy, make it harder to study, and can cause more stress or sickness.
Leaving home and joining university can feel lonely. New students may miss their family and friends. Students from different races, languages, or money backgrounds may feel left out. If students do not find friends or support, they can feel alone and have low confidence.
Where students live can affect their health. Crowded rooms, unsafe areas, or poor sanitation make life hard and raise stress. Some university housing in South Africa has had bad conditions, which hurts student well-being.
Recent events like the COVID-19 lockdown made things worse. Moving to online classes caused problems for students without good internet or devices. Many felt more isolated and less sure of their ability to learn when teaching moved online. These issues add extra pressure on students at the University of the Free State. remember it should about the student of university of the free state. remember this a literature review heading so do it nice with simplest simplest english that will grab the readers attention
School work and pressure also cause problems. Heavy study load, tests, and the need to do well make students tired and stressed. Bad sleep often makes mental health worse and it is hard to keep up.
Some students do things that hurt their health. They may drink a lot of alcohol, smoke, eat poorly, or not exercise. These habits lower energy, make it harder to study, and can cause more stress or sickness.
Leaving home and joining university can feel lonely. New students may miss their family and friends. Students from different races, languages, or money backgrounds may feel left out. If students do not find friends or support, they can feel alone and have low confidence.
Where students live can affect their health. Crowded rooms, unsafe areas, or poor sanitation make life hard and raise stress. Some university housing in South Africa has had bad conditions, which hurts student well-being.
Recent events like the COVID-19 lockdown made things worse. Moving to online classes caused problems for students without good internet or devices. Many felt more isolated and less sure of their ability to learn when teaching moved online. These issues add extra pressure on students at the University of the Free State. remember it should about the student of university of the free state. remember this a literature review heading so do it nice with simplest simplest english that will grab the readers attention
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Literature Review: Mental Health and Well‑being of Students at the University of the Free State
This review looks at the mental health and well‑being of students at the University of the Free State. Many students feel sad, anxious or overwhelmed — especially those from poor backgrounds, first‑generation students, or groups facing discrimination. Heavy study pressure, poor sleep, and risky habits (alcohol, smoking, bad diet, little exercise) add to the problem. Poor or crowded housing and weak campus mental‑health services make it harder to get help. The COVID‑19 lockdown and the shift to online learning worsened isolation and access problems, increasing stress for many UFS students.
This review looks at the mental health and well‑being of students at the University of the Free State. Many students feel sad, anxious or overwhelmed — especially those from poor backgrounds, first‑generation students, or groups facing discrimination. Heavy study pressure, poor sleep, and risky habits (alcohol, smoking, bad diet, little exercise) add to the problem. Poor or crowded housing and weak campus mental‑health services make it harder to get help. The COVID‑19 lockdown and the shift to online learning worsened isolation and access problems, increasing stress for many UFS students.