MENTAL WELLNESS IN THE POST-COVID ERA: CHALLENGES FACED BY UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN KARACHI
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https://doi.org/10.71146/kjmr781Keywords:
mental wellness, COVID-19, university students, Karachi, anxiety, depressionAbstract
The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly affected mental wellness worldwide, with university students representing a particularly vulnerable population. In Karachi, Pakistan’s largest metropolitan city, students experienced abrupt academic disruptions, prolonged social isolation, and uncertainty regarding health and career prospects. This review aims to synthesize available literature on mental wellness challenges faced by university students in Karachi following the COVID-19 pandemic. Peer-reviewed studies published between 2020 and 2025 were reviewed to assess the prevalence of depression, anxiety, stress, and related psychosocial issues. Findings indicate a substantial rise in psychological distress among students, particularly females and those enrolled in medical and health sciences programs. Academic stress associated with online learning, fear of infection, reduced social interaction, and financial instability emerged as major contributing factors. The review highlights the persistent impact of the pandemic on student mental health and underscores the urgent need for institutional mental health services, preventive strategies, and policy-level interventions to promote student well-being in post-pandemic academic settings
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Copyright (c) 2025 Sarah Jameel Khan, Hasan Tahir, Abeer Jameel Khan (Author)

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