September 2020 PMID 32805704

Effects of COVID-19 on College Students' Mental Health in the United States: Interview Survey Study.

Changwon Son, Sudeep Hegde, Alec Smith, Xiaomei Wang, Farzan Sasangohar

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163
Peak: 9 in Sep 2020
across 5 sources since Aug 2020

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Aug 2020 – Jan 2025

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Discussions emphasize the significance of the study, with phrases like 'most-viewed article' and 'important effect of COVID-19,' highlighting the research's relevance. Additionally, some posts encourage taking action or rethinking educational methods, while others mention specific findings such as increased stress and anxiety among students, demonstrating a combination of recognition, curiosity, and a desire for impactful change.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge and support the importance of the study, emphasizing the significance of COVID-19's impact on student mental health.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show a high level of curiosity, with mentions of the study being the most viewed article and calls to reimagine education and mental health approaches.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several entries reference specific findings, such as increased stress reported by 71% of students, and discuss the broader implications for health interventions, indicating moderate deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

There is a consensus that the research has meaningful implications for mental health strategies, student support, and public health, reflecting perceived high impact.

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ACELABTAMU
@ACELAB_TAMU · X

Congratulations to @TheSonSaves, @SudeepHegde2, @smithalecm, @NaomiXiaomei, & @Prof_Sasangohar for their article on the Effects of COVID-19 on College Students’ Mental Health in the US for being the #1 top viewed article in @jmirpub! For the full article: https://t.co/crf6NlCKMc https://t.co/s8P0XRt8ki

Jun 3, 2021 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 249 followers View post →
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@martamz_ · X

https://t.co/64leZ0mc95 Of the 195 students, 138 (71%) indicated increased stress and anxiety due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Multiple stressors were identified that contributed to the increased levels of stress, anxiety, and depressive thoughts among students

Jan 4, 2021 · 6 likes · 1 share · 7,248 followers View post →
Farzan Sasangohar
@Prof_Sasangohar · X

Our work on the Effects of #COVID19 on College Students’ #mentalhealth is now published in JMIR. Congratulations to @ACELAB_TAMU students and fellows @TheSonSaves, @SudeepHegde2, @smithalecm, and @NaomiXiaomei for publishing this impactful work. https://t.co/aq5mDPzZoo

Sep 3, 2020 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 502 followers View post →
Farzan Sasangohar
@Prof_Sasangohar · X

Achievement Unlocked! Our 20th journal article of 2020 was just accepted! In this forthcoming JMIR article, we document the Effects of COVID-19 on College Students Mental Health in the US. https://t.co/ZJp5usFPBv #mentalhealth #humanfactors #covid19research

Aug 15, 2020 · 4 likes · 502 followers View post →
ACELABTAMU
@ACELAB_TAMU · X

Just a reminder that @NaomiXiaomei will be presenting on Effects of COVID-19 on College Students' Mental Health in the United States: Interview and Survey Studies at 12:30 PM (EDT) in the HFES International Symposium on HF/E in Health Care. Come out to support! #ACELabTAMU https://t.co/fhhiRzYMzU

Apr 16, 2021 · 3 likes · 249 followers View post →
C Nikolay
@CNikolay1 · X

We as a MPH program need to develop interventions and preventative strategies to address college students mental health during COVID-19 #PUBLHLTH791 #PublicHealth https://t.co/WHLwCwPORj

Sep 29, 2020 · 3 likes · 22 followers View post →

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Journal of Medical Internet Research
@JMIR_ · X

#JMIRBestOf2024: Most Viewed Congratulations to @Prof_Sasangohar and co-authors from @TAMU for Journal of Medical Internet Research’s most-viewed article of 2024 on #COVID-19's mental health impact on college students: https://t.co/oiRUIn4zko https://t.co/iyIuBA0SFG

Dec 16, 2024 · 2 likes · 1 share · 284 followers View post →
JMIR Publications
@jmirpub · X

#JMIRBestOf2024: Most Viewed Congratulations to @Prof_Sasangohar and co-authors from @TAMU for Journal of Medical Internet Research’s most-viewed article of 2024 on #COVID-19's mental health impact on college students: https://t.co/jrpHClQsWz https://t.co/ExxvAvYp24

Dec 16, 2024 · 2 likes · 1 share · 35,908 followers View post →
Mike Mercier
@Mer67215981Mike · X

@sgentil14 @francoislegault Commence par ceux là!! J'en ai d'autres en réserve!! https://t.co/8w0lBtVSGu https://t.co/9bubXVWNOX https://t.co/fs8i5VNNY8 https://t.co/NSJt6iqqrJ

Mar 17, 2023 · 32 followers View post →
SciSpace
@scispace_ · X

We've curated three interesting health-related Open Access research papers for you to read over the weekend. ⚕️

May 28, 2022 · 2 likes · 84,890 followers View post →
mara
@comp2portfolio2 · X

Covid forced people to take a closer look at mental health. Changwon Son surveyed 195 college students and asked about their mental health. Unsurprisingly, 71% of those students reported more stress and depressive thoughts since the pandemic started. https://t.co/ehJRewWFq5

May 8, 2022 View post →
Fabrizio
@Fabriziodorsi · X

Son1, Changwon, et al. “Effects of COVID-19 on College Students' Mental Health in the United States: Interview Survey Study.” Journal of Medical Internet Research, JMIR Publications Inc., Toronto, Canada, https://t.co/QHN1YExs4T.

Jan 5, 2022 · 3 followers View post →
Students During COVID-19
@studentsofcovid · X

A study done on students at Texas A&M University on mental health, an important effect of COVID-19. Click the link to read more about it! I will also provide a short summary! https://t.co/lrAJFSa1Xd

Dec 11, 2021 View post →
Students During COVID-19
@studentsofcovid · X

Effects of COVID-19 on College Students’ Mental Health in the United States: Interview Survey Study’ by Farzan Sasangohar contains information on what the stressors are that come with COVID-19 and the effects of that on university students.

Dec 11, 2021 View post →
Jsoci:)
@Jsoci4 · X

What if we #reimagine how we acquire knowledge?? Start teaching useful information for future encounters, and take time to ask about their #Mentalhealth ! Studies show the decrease in metal health due to #Covid_19 Take some time to check out https://t.co/ztsAtgzfnR

Sep 9, 2021 · 1 followers View post →
Farzan Sasangohar
@Prof_Sasangohar · X

RT @ACELAB_TAMU: Congratulations to @TheSonSaves, @SudeepHegde2, @smithalecm, @NaomiXiaomei, & @Prof_Sasangohar for their article on the Ef…

Jun 3, 2021 · 2 shares · 502 followers View post →
Changwon Son
@TheSonSaves · X

RT @ACELAB_TAMU: Congratulations to @TheSonSaves, @SudeepHegde2, @smithalecm, @NaomiXiaomei, & @Prof_Sasangohar for their article on the Ef…

Jun 3, 2021 · 2 shares · 221 followers View post →
ACELABTAMU
@ACELAB_TAMU · X

Congratulations to @TheSonSaves, @SudeepHegde2, @smithalecm, @NaomiXiaomei, & @Prof_Sasangohar for their article on the Effects of COVID-19 on College Students’ Mental Health in the US for being the #1 top viewed article in @jmirpub! For the full article: https://t.co/crf6NlCKMc https://t.co/s8P0XRt8ki

Jun 3, 2021 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 249 followers View post →
ACELABTAMU
@ACELAB_TAMU · X

Just a reminder that @NaomiXiaomei will be presenting on Effects of COVID-19 on College Students' Mental Health in the United States: Interview and Survey Studies at 12:30 PM (EDT) in the HFES International Symposium on HF/E in Health Care. Come out to support! #ACELabTAMU https://t.co/fhhiRzYMzU

Apr 16, 2021 · 3 likes · 249 followers View post →
Farzan Sasangohar
@Prof_Sasangohar · X

RT @ACELAB_TAMU: #ICYMIMonday - In case you missed it, here is @ACELAB_TAMU's well-cited 2020 paper on Effects of COVID-19 on college stude…

Feb 8, 2021 · 1 share · 502 followers View post →
mononoke
@AlyssaaaaaW · X

In a recent survey conducted on 195 college students, “over 71% have reported that their stress and anxiety has increased due to the COVID-19 pandemic.” https://t.co/zkiZEKd1bv

Jan 15, 2021 · 299 followers View post →
Samuel
@SamuleUSA · X

@Chris_Petersen_ @South_of_92 @WHO13news https://t.co/cpcW33QQ3l.

Jan 5, 2021 · 29 followers View post →
Ehtesham Hussain
@Ehtesham300 · X

RT @martamz_: https://t.co/64leZ0mc95 Of the 195 students, 138 (71%) indicated increased stress and anxiety due to the COVID-19 outbreak.…

Jan 4, 2021 · 1 share · 734 followers View post →
m
@martamz_ · X

https://t.co/64leZ0mc95 Of the 195 students, 138 (71%) indicated increased stress and anxiety due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Multiple stressors were identified that contributed to the increased levels of stress, anxiety, and depressive thoughts among students

Jan 4, 2021 · 6 likes · 1 share · 7,248 followers View post →
E Retief
@ERetief1 · X

Jovmean: Effects of COVID-19 on College Students’ Mental Health in the United States: Interview Survey Study [Scholarly Article - Journal of Medical Internet Research, 2020] https://t.co/h6T13cybns

Dec 10, 2020 · 39 followers View post →
Diversely Human
@diverselyhuman · X

https://t.co/52RlozEbWS

Nov 30, 2020 · 19 followers View post →
C Nikolay
@CNikolay1 · X

We as a MPH program need to develop interventions and preventative strategies to address college students mental health during COVID-19 #PUBLHLTH791 #PublicHealth https://t.co/WHLwCwPORj

Sep 29, 2020 · 3 likes · 22 followers View post →
ksanahealth
@ksanahealth · X

The sample size is small, but this article echos the need for support and services for college students, especially during this unprecedented difficult period. Preventing suicide and mental health crises start here. #NationalSuicidePreventionWeek https://t.co/uvb2vZ33aA

Sep 6, 2020 · 1 like · 291 followers View post →
Peter R. Reuter
@peterrreuter · X

Disruptions to sleeping patterns, difficulty in concentrating, increased social isolation and changes in living environment were the most severe impacted areas according to this study with college students #science #research #covid19 #pandemicimpact https://t.co/cZz7NBegRP

Sep 4, 2020 · 39 followers View post →
Dr Michelle Alvarado
@DrmichelleAlv · X

RT @Prof_Sasangohar: Our work on the Effects of #COVID19 on College Students’ #mentalhealth is now published in JMIR. Congratulations to @A…

Sep 3, 2020 · 2 shares · 176 followers View post →
Julie Hammett (she/her)
@JulieLHammett · X

RT @Prof_Sasangohar: Our work on the Effects of #COVID19 on College Students’ #mentalhealth is now published in JMIR. Congratulations to @A…

Sep 3, 2020 · 2 shares · 266 followers View post →
Farzan Sasangohar
@Prof_Sasangohar · X

Our work on the Effects of #COVID19 on College Students’ #mentalhealth is now published in JMIR. Congratulations to @ACELAB_TAMU students and fellows @TheSonSaves, @SudeepHegde2, @smithalecm, and @NaomiXiaomei for publishing this impactful work. https://t.co/aq5mDPzZoo

Sep 3, 2020 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 502 followers View post →
Sven Awege
@SVENNIECO · X

Effects of COVID-19 on College Students’ Mental Health in the United States: Interview Survey Study https://t.co/zB1U4KJVdm

Sep 3, 2020 · 1 like · 3,336 followers View post →
Sven Awege
@SVENNIECO · X

Effects of COVID-19 on College Students’ Mental Health in the United States: Interview Survey Study https://t.co/ZhnCkHrQUk

Sep 3, 2020 · 3,336 followers View post →
JMIR Publications
@jmirpub · X

New in JMIR: Effects of #COVID19 #coronavirus on College Students’ #MentalHealth in the United States: Interview #Survey #Study https://t.co/pT6dFk9YcU https://t.co/II4W4tE2bG

Sep 3, 2020 · 1 like · 35,908 followers View post →
Farzan Sasangohar
@Prof_Sasangohar · X

Achievement Unlocked! Our 20th journal article of 2020 was just accepted! In this forthcoming JMIR article, we document the Effects of COVID-19 on College Students Mental Health in the US. https://t.co/ZJp5usFPBv #mentalhealth #humanfactors #covid19research

Aug 15, 2020 · 4 likes · 502 followers View post →