Online Learning—Two Side Arguments Related to Mental Health

Abstract

Distress and mental health issues among students during the Covid19 pandemic are emerging in reviews. Surprisingly, while some studies argued that online learning was one of the causes that harm student mental health, like stress, anxiety, or depression, others indicated that a digital platform is one effective invention to design and develop an online program for improving learners' mental health care. This study aims to the discussion of two sides the application of online learning involved in learner mental health issues, explaining the causes of reasons and giving a recommendation for stakeholders in further discussion and implication. The literature was accessed from Scopus and web of science databases covering research published between 2019 and 2022, and 20 items were analyzed to reach the objectives. The bibliometric analysis identifies the cluster themes based on texting frequency. The vital steps of data classification follow thoughtfully and carefully in the platform of concept, findings, author's reputation, and years published. In the last conclusions of the study, reports explain the past literature and recent outbreak. The results cover two main themes: The effects of online learning on students’ mental health issues and online learning solutions to assist mental health care learners. These findings are expected to benefit stakeholders involved in online learning and mental health care for learners and the community.