American Psychological Association. American Psychological Association. Retrieved June 30th, 2023 from https://www.apa.org/

American Psychological Association

- Universal screening methods that are age-appropriate
- Having students take multiple screening tests throughout the year
- Having mutliple informants to get a better perspective (ex. teachers, students, parent(s)/guardian(s)
- Nomination system for students who appear excessively sad or anxious
- Making sure to differentiate between what role teachers, parents, and school mental health professionals need to play in screening for mental health

Academic Delays: How Schools Can Identify Students Who Need Support During the Pandemic

- Having a relative/friend infected with COVID-19
- Shortage of PPE (masks, disinfectant)
- Overwhelming and sensational news headlines
- Erroneous news reports
- Worry about academic delays

Columbia University

- Factors increasing anxiety
- Protective factors against anxiety

Areas impact between COVID and Anxiety/Panic Disorders

Cao, W., Fang, Z., Hou, G., Han, M., Xu, X., Dong, J., & Zheng, J. (2020). The psychological impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on college students in China. Psychiatry research, 112934.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2020.112934

The psychological impact of the COVID-19 epidemic on college students in China


- Persistent worry or feeling overwhelmed by emotions.

- Excessive worry about a number of concerns, such as health problems or finances, and a general sense that something bad is going to happen.

- Restlessness and irritability.

- Difficulty concentrating, sleep problems and generally feeling on edge.

Signs of Anxiety

Factors increasing anxiety (COVID-19)

- Steady family income
- Living in urban areas
- Living with parents (college students)
- Social support

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