Academic Journal of Medicine & Health Sciences, 2024, 5(4); doi: 10.25236/AJMHS.2024.050408.
Yifan Wu1,2, Hailin Ma1,2, Hao Li1,2
1Plateau Brain Science Research Center, Tibet University, Lhasa, China
2Tibet Autonomous Region Key Laboratory for High Altitude Brain Science and Environmental Adaptation, Tibet university, Lhasa, 850000, China
Against the backdrop of rapid social development and increasing competition pressure, especially exacerbated by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the mental health issues of college students in the plateau region of China have drawn significant attention. They are confronted with severe psychological challenges, yet research on relevant prevention and coping strategies remains relatively limited. This study utilized a psychological health screening scale specifically designed for Chinese university students to conduct an in-depth investigation into the mental state of freshmen before and after the outbreak in a certain university in plateau region. Through a comprehensive analysis of 22 psychological health dimensions, we found that male college students exhibited significantly better mental health conditions than females, and freshmen during the pandemic showed better psychological health conditions. Based on these observed results, we further proposed a series of targeted recommendations and strategies.
Psychological crisis, college students, psychological prevention, Response mechanisms
Yifan Wu, Hailin Ma, Hao Li. Research on Prevention and Response Mechanisms for Psychological Crisis among College Students in Plateau Region. Academic Journal of Medicine & Health Sciences (2024), Vol. 5, Issue 4: 58-63. https://doi.org/10.25236/AJMHS.2024.050408.
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