Mental Health and Student Life
‘It’s hard to remain at University with pre-existing mental health issues.’ This may be my opinion, but over the past few months it has been proven accurate for many students that I have spoken with. After starting university in 2020, I have come to realise that my pre-existing mental health problems are a barrier that have stopped me from progressing in the same way as other students. This has created an experience that has often been overshadowed by my past - preventing me from creating new friendships and prioritising my studies. In addition to my pre-existing mental health problems, Coronavirus restrictions have added additional pressure onto the learning environment of all students in 2020-2021.
