Emotional Wellbeing of Students in Higher Education Institutions

Abstract

The emotional well-being of students at higher education institutions was examined in this chapter. The study used a conceptual review as its framework, and data from published results presented in this chapter showed that most students in higher education institutions faced emotional challenges as a result of their new environment, financial challenges, academic-related stress, anxiety, and depression. Furthermore, many students in higher education are still adjusting to their new experiences and finding their fit in order to achieve in their academic pursuits. It is recommended that higher education institutions adopt innovative techniques to increase students' emotional wellbeing, such as boosting student awareness, building and designing a culture of wellbeing, and providing digital mental services.