Session
Psychology
Description
During the COVID-19 pandemic unfortunately whole lives were lost, but it has also affected everyone’s mental health. Through this study, readers will be enriched with abundant information about mental health, especially about mental health of students during the pandemic. The purpose of this paper is to understand and put to highlight the knowledge of university students in Kosovo about psychological concerns, types of the concerns they experience, as well as the level of seeking professional help for mental health care among students during this pandemic. There were 228 participating students in this quantitative research. The data were collected through a questionnaire, which consisted of eighteen closed questions. From this research it is concluded that psychological concerns have been expressed in students during this time, the levels of psychological distress have been increased during the pandemic period, some of the discussed concerns have emerged for the first time during the pandemic, students found help in their families, and some of the participants had the opportunity to keep in touch with the psychologist/psychiatrist, and the contact has helped. The results show that the most pronounced psychological concerns among students were: mood disorders, stress, depressive mood and anxiety. To address different types of psychological distress, usually psychological counseling is recommended. Also, to have the best possible mental health, physical activity is recommended too.
Keywords:
psychological distress, COVID-19 pandemic, students, psychological counseling
Proceedings Editor
Edmond Hajrizi
ISBN
978-9951-550-47-5
First Page
2
Last Page
27
Location
UBT Kampus, Lipjan
Start Date
30-10-2021 12:00 AM
End Date
30-10-2021 12:00 AM
DOI
10.33107/ubt-ic.2021.270
Recommended Citation
Shahini, Vjollca Pllana and Qorrolli, Kaltrina, "Psychological Concerns and the Level of Seeking Professional Help for Mental Health Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic among Students in Kosovo" (2021). UBT International Conference. 281.
https://knowledgecenter.ubt-uni.net/conference/2021UBTIC/all-events/281
Included in
Psychological Concerns and the Level of Seeking Professional Help for Mental Health Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic among Students in Kosovo
UBT Kampus, Lipjan
During the COVID-19 pandemic unfortunately whole lives were lost, but it has also affected everyone’s mental health. Through this study, readers will be enriched with abundant information about mental health, especially about mental health of students during the pandemic. The purpose of this paper is to understand and put to highlight the knowledge of university students in Kosovo about psychological concerns, types of the concerns they experience, as well as the level of seeking professional help for mental health care among students during this pandemic. There were 228 participating students in this quantitative research. The data were collected through a questionnaire, which consisted of eighteen closed questions. From this research it is concluded that psychological concerns have been expressed in students during this time, the levels of psychological distress have been increased during the pandemic period, some of the discussed concerns have emerged for the first time during the pandemic, students found help in their families, and some of the participants had the opportunity to keep in touch with the psychologist/psychiatrist, and the contact has helped. The results show that the most pronounced psychological concerns among students were: mood disorders, stress, depressive mood and anxiety. To address different types of psychological distress, usually psychological counseling is recommended. Also, to have the best possible mental health, physical activity is recommended too.