Assessing the effects of COVID-19 stress on mental health among Kashmiri students

Abstract

The COVID-19 epidemic has presented people with hitherto unheard-of difficulties, especially students who must balance the demands of their studies with the unpredictability and anxiety that come with the pandemic. The pandemic has made pupils' already high levels of worry even worse because Kashmir has a history of political unrest and conflict. This paper presents an assessment of the effects of COVID-19 stress on the mental health of Kashmiri students. The study was conducted in the form of a survey, where data was collected from a sample of 200 students using a self-administered questionnaire. The results indicate that COVID-19 stress has significantly impacted the mental health of Kashmiri students, with a majority reporting increased levels of anxiety, depression, and stress. Factors such as financial instability, academic pressure, and social isolation were found to exacerbate these effects. The study concludes that there is a need for targeted interventions to mitigate the negative effects of COVID-19 stress on the mental health of Kashmiri students, with a focus on addressing the specific challenges faced by this population. The results of this study will be helpful in understanding how students' mental health was affected by the Covid-19 outbreak in Kashmir and will guide the creation of effective interventions to promote their welfare.