Literature Review of Mental Health Among College Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to review academic research on mental health among college students during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The paper provides an overview of the main research topics on mental health among college students during the COVID-19 Pandemic and summarizes the gaps in previous research. This article reviews and analyzes the empirical research topics published in the past five years, and summarizes five themes in total. These five themes are divided as follows. Topic 1: Prevalence of Anxiety and Depression. Topic 2: Risk Factors for Poor Mental Health. Topic 3: Protective Factors and Resilience. Topic 4: The Role of Coping Strategies. Topic 5: Implications for Mental Health Interventions. In the future, attention can be paid to longitudinal studies, effectiveness of intervention, and marginalized groups.