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COVID-19 CRISI: KIU students advised to take care of their mental health in lockdown period

TRACY TEDDY NAYIGA | PML Daily Staff Writer by TRACY TEDDY NAYIGA | PML Daily Staff Writer
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The students were handed a booklet prepared by the University Legal Officer, the Directorate of Students' Affairs, and the Directorate of Academic Affairs, harboring freshers' orientation information including the KIU policies, guidelines, and procedures from orientation to graduation.
Kampala International University’s main campus in Kansanga Kampala. KIU has set up a full-time desk for coronavirus inquiry (PHOTO/File).

BUSHENYI – As coronavirus continues to engulf the globe, mental health has become a growing concern for many health experts.

According to a BBC report, a survey by young minds has found that the Coronavirus pandemic is having a profound effect on young people with pre-existing mental health conditions.

In light of this, the Head of the Department of Psychiatry at Kampala International University (KIU) Western Campus, Dr Benedict Akimana, has advised the students to be conscious with their lives during this crisis.

Dr Akimana is quoted in the KIU online publication as advising the students that social media is full of “fake news” and wrong information that may cause panic and bring stress to students.

“They should limit the use of social media to basic communication with friends, and only get the right information about the progression of the pandemic on verifiable sites like the Ministry of Health, WHO and KIU websites,” he was quoted in KIU publication.

He says engaging in leisure activities like watching movies, playing games and reading books on subjects of personal interest do not only reduce on boredom, but give students the opportunity to learn new things and also keep their brains active, and this is very good for their mental health.

Dr. Akimana acknowledges the fact that with a lot of free time on their hands, students might decide to engage in substance abuse like drinking alcohol and smoking. He advises them to stay away from these, as they are very addictive and also affect their decision making as well as being the leading causes of mental instability.

“Prayer and meditation help one to get closer to God and also clear their heads, heart and souls. Prayer also reduces on depression, which is good for their mental health,” he is quoted in publication as saying.

Dr Akimana says this lockdown period is a very challenging one, and every person needs their loved ones by their side. He advises students to use this time to strengthen their bonds with family members by talking to them and giving more time to understand each other more, and where possible, mend the broken fences.

Kampala International University is a private multi-campus university in Uganda.

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