Affected by the epidemic, students have experienced different class patterns for most of the past two years and have not been able to enjoy campus life well.
Lin Meiling, deputy dean of the Hong Kong College of Psychiatry, said on the Hong Kong and Taiwan program "Hong Kong Home Letter" today (5th) that students who are trapped in a narrow space for a long time and take online classes may be physically and mentally tired.
Freshmen in Form 6 will face the challenge of the HKDSE, but there are still many unknown variables, and they are worried that the candidates will be exhausted.
She reminded students to pay attention to mental health, regular life, proper rest and exercise during the epidemic.
Under social distancing restrictions, don’t forget to keep in touch with your relatives and friends online, which will help you relieve stress and face adversity.
Schools have been closed and switched to online classes due to the epidemic, and students may be greatly affected due to environmental or resource constraints.
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Dr. Lin Meiling, deputy dean of the Hong Kong College of Psychiatry, said on the Hong Kong and Taiwan program "Hong Kong Family Letter" today (5th) that Hong Kong students have experienced a different class model under the epidemic, and have not enjoyed a complete campus life. Shutting back and forth between classes, online classes, and resumption of classes, the relationship with classmates has become estranged, and there are still many variables in the next few months for the fresh secondary six students to prepare for the diploma examination, and they are worried that they will be exhausted.
Lin Meiling, deputy dean of the Hong Kong College of Psychiatry, reminded students to maintain a regular life, proper rest and exercise during the epidemic.
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Lin Meiling said that in December last year, the market was still full of music and dance, and everyone was happily welcoming the coming of Christmas and the New Year.
Unexpectedly, a few days later, Hong Kong has changed.
The streets became silent at night.
The explosive increase in the number of confirmed infections and deaths, as well as the constantly changing lifestyle, may put pressure on students, reduce concentration and motivation, and experience rapid heartbeat, sweaty palms, headaches, and abdominal pains. Sensation, anxiety, depression, etc.
This in turn affects learning ability, slows down reading speed, affects grades, and then becomes a vicious circle.
Lin Meiling shared anti-epidemic tips with students, including maintaining a regular life, proper rest and exercise, balanced diet, and adequate sleep, whether online classes or working from home, not only can improve resistance, immunity, but also Help consolidate memory, thereby improving learning efficiency.
She pointed out that especially in an unpredictable situation, it is more necessary to live a regular life, to gain autonomy in the midst of chaos, and to maintain emotional health.
She reminded that despite social distancing, you can still send some relaxing video clips to relatives and friends to keep in touch; when the exam pressure is high and you feel helpless, you can also share your feelings with each other, so that everyone can face adversity with a relaxed mood.
It is also necessary to carefully screen the epidemic information, and do not underestimate the spreading power of panic.
If emotional distress persists for two weeks or more, you should seek professional help such as a counselor, social worker, psychologist or psychiatrist.
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