Study is not always an enjoyable journey of knowledge and learning. It is also a difficult stage that requires many sacrifices, and sometimes it turns into a station of suffering, especially when it comes to very difficult majors, or when the student at the university is obliged to be patient with limited or even almost non-existent financial income.
A new study says that university students are more vulnerable to depression than their peers who go to work, and the main reason is the financial difficulties facing students. This study contradicts previous research that talked about the lack of psychological differences between students and their peers.
According to what the Guardian newspaper reported from the author of the study, Dr. Tayla McCloud, a researcher in the Department of Psychiatry at University College London, increasing financial pressures, coupled with anxiety due to the necessity of obtaining strong results, could form a link between declining mental health and study.
Students in many parts of the world were forced to pay additional sums to rent rooms and apartments, due to inflation and high energy expenses, in addition to the rise in living expenses, including food prices and the prices of restaurant and cafe services, transportation, and others.
The research paper was published in the public health journal Thelancet, and its authors also stated that the mental health differences between graduates and non-graduates at the age of 25, that is, at the end of the university years, no longer exist.
The paper stated that if the causes of depression among students were addressed, it would be possible for rates of depression and anxiety to decline among young people between 18 and 19 years of age.
Dr. Gemma Lewis, an assistant professor at the same college, points out that the decline in students’ mental health can create long-term repercussions in their lives. “The first years of higher education are key to self-development,” she says. “So if students’ mental health is improved, we can expect positive long-term outcomes in their health, well-being, academic achievement and success.”
The results of the study were consistent with another research conducted by King’s College London, which confirmed that mental health problems reported among students had nearly tripled in recent years, rising from 6% to 16%, and were particularly prevalent among females and non-binary people, and one of the reasons for this was the high cost of the living.
One of the effects of these problems is the high percentage of students who think about leaving the university for purely financial reasons, while others tend to work more during study times, which also had a negative impact on mental health.
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Vegetables
Whoever eats a palm-sized amount of colorful vegetables and fruits daily at least five times gives himself all the nutrients he needs to maintain his physical and psychological health. Vegetables contain many antioxidants that relieve symptoms of anxiety, fear, and depression.
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Less sugar
Resisting sugary foods like candy and some soft drinks is difficult, but necessary to maintain a healthy mind in a healthy body. Researchers from the Universities of Lancaster and Warwick (British) and Humboldt (German) discovered that those who frequently eat foods containing a large percentage of sugar suffer from a bad mood, compared to those who control their consumption of sugars, and even feel drowsy and stressed after eating them.
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Vitamin B
Vitamin B plays a pivotal role in maintaining a healthy mind, as it activates the nervous system and combats drowsiness and stress. Its most important types are vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and niacin (or B3), in addition to folic acid (B9). Some foods that contain vitamin B are vegetables, lean meat, nuts, fish, bananas, potatoes and dairy products.
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Probiotics
Probiotics are products that contain organisms and yeasts that are beneficial to the digestive system. They contribute to maintaining beneficial stomach bacteria and help reduce anxiety and depression disorders. Products that contain these probiotics include dairy products such as yogurt, as well as pickles. Probiotics can also be obtained from nutritional supplements in the form of capsules.
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Vitamin D
Some scientists link a lack of vitamin D in the body to an increase in symptoms of depression and a negative impact on mood. It is not clear whether vitamin D deficiency directly causes depression, but it is known that those suffering from depression do not go out much and therefore are not exposed to sufficient sunlight. Therefore, it is recommended to be exposed to the sun whenever possible, especially for those who live in areas where winters are long.
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Magnesium
Studies conducted on rats have shown that magnesium deficiency leads to an increase in fear and anxiety disorders. Therefore, foods rich in magnesium contribute to a person’s feeling of calm and maintaining the health of the nervous system. Foods rich in magnesium include leafy vegetables such as spinach, cabbage, and chard, in addition to legumes, almonds, and whole wheat flour products.
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Zinc
Zinc is one of the most important minerals for the body, and it helps reduce fear and anxiety. Zinc deficiency in the body causes increased symptoms of depression, nervousness, and violent behavior. Many foods contain zinc, such as oysters, liver, egg yolks, whole wheat flour products, as well as pumpkin and sesame seeds.
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Red meat
A healthy diet does not mean not enjoying a steak from time to time, as long as the meat is not processed or full of fat like sausage meat. You can eat small slices of red meat up to three times a week, as red meat contains iron that combats symptoms of stress.
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Brazil nut
Brazil nuts contain selenium, a substance that many people do not get enough of. A lack of selenium in the body causes bad mood, so it is recommended to eat small amounts of walnuts on an ongoing basis. Black honey, seafood and vegetables also contain selenium.
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Turmeric
Turmeric (or curcuma in some countries) helps calm inflammation in the body and relieve chronic inflammation that some people suffer from, which affects brain function. The active ingredient in this spice is curcumin, which raises the percentage of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids in the brain, which helps relieve stress and anxiety.
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Mediterranean cuisine
Mediterranean cuisine is characterized by diverse and delicious healthy foods. The meal usually consists of vegetables, fish, and wholemeal bread with the addition of olive oil, herbs, and spices. After the meal, you can sweeten with a piece of fresh fruit. Continuously following the Mediterranean diet and abandoning foods that contain sugar and white flour leads to improved mood and lower rates of depression, according to what one study found.
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Less caffeine
Some mental health organizations advise caution when consuming drinks containing caffeine. Although it gives a person a feeling of activity, too much of it leads to stress, depression, and sleep disorders. Therefore, it is recommended to be moderate and reduce the amount of coffee or tea, especially before bed.
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Drink enough water
It is recommended to drink water in sufficient quantities daily to maintain the health of the body and brain. Anyone who does not drink enough water finds it difficult to concentrate and think clearly. It is usually recommended to drink 6 to 8 glasses of water daily. Drinking a cup of chamomile tea in the evening may also help calm the nerves after a hard day.
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Dark chocolate
A person feels happy after eating a piece of chocolate, which is a nice and desired feeling. Therefore, it is also possible to eat chocolate provided that it is dark, that is, that it contains a high percentage of cocoa. You must also pay attention to the quantities to maintain weight.
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