Eight tips for boosting mental health at college in the age of COVID-19
No parties, no football games, but plenty of reading and other assignments to work through. Fall '20 is going to be one for the books (for the wrong reasons). (Alex Bierwagen/Unsplash/)Follow all of PopSci’s COVID-19 coverage here, including tips on cleaning groceries, ideas for hosting a virtual party, and the argument against using valved masks.This fall, students might not recognize their college campuses. No bustling move-in days and long hugs in front of dorm rooms, no breathless reunions over dining hall tables, and no daily treks to new classes. As about 20 million college students prepare to either return to school or take courses remotely, they’re not only facing the risk of infection with coronavirus, but also a mental health crisis.The typical college environment isn’t just overwhelming, it’s consuming—and that presents challenges for adapting during a pandemic. “Students still have to study, get good grades, date, figure out their careers,...