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He urged students to think positively and feel confident in the knowledge that government organisations are working hard to ensure all necessary steps have been taken to protect their health and safety.
Students must try to incorporate relaxation exercises into their day, including deep breathing, meditation, and muscle stretching exercises that can aid relaxation. These exercises, he said, can help students remain calm and also boost their self-confidence.
Praying can help students feel more centered and psychologically strong, he added.
Dr Abdullah stressed the importance of the family’s role in creating a tranquil environment for the student at home. Family members should offer students emotional support and help students who are facing anxiety or fear, he added.
Dr Ahmad al Amin, consultant psychiatrist at HMC, offered tips for students who are writing exams that included focusing on studies and avoiding rumours and bad news about COVID-19, especially from unreliable sources on social media platforms, effective time management by establishing a schedule for studying and taking 10-minute breaks while studying to boost your energy and concentration.
He also called on students to avoid staying up late and to sleep at least 8 hours a day and to have enough sleep to maintain health and strengthen immune system in addition to eating a balanced, healthy diet that is rich in fruits and vegetables and avoid excessive consumption of foods that are rich in fats and sugars and not skipping breakfast as it can help boost concentration.
It is also important to exercise regularly, as physical activity can help stimulate the learning process, he said.
Dr Amin also stressed the importance of following all COVID-19 precautionary measures, avoiding handshakes or kisses, maintaining a distance of at least two metres from other people, wearing a face mask at all times and washing hands frequently with soap and water.
Students must try to incorporate relaxation exercises into their day, including deep breathing, meditation, and muscle stretching exercises that can aid relaxation. These exercises, he said, can help students remain calm and also boost their self-confidence.
Praying can help students feel more centered and psychologically strong, he added.
Dr Abdullah stressed the importance of the family’s role in creating a tranquil environment for the student at home. Family members should offer students emotional support and help students who are facing anxiety or fear, he added.
Dr Ahmad al Amin, consultant psychiatrist at HMC, offered tips for students who are writing exams that included focusing on studies and avoiding rumours and bad news about COVID-19, especially from unreliable sources on social media platforms, effective time management by establishing a schedule for studying and taking 10-minute breaks while studying to boost your energy and concentration.
He also called on students to avoid staying up late and to sleep at least 8 hours a day and to have enough sleep to maintain health and strengthen immune system in addition to eating a balanced, healthy diet that is rich in fruits and vegetables and avoid excessive consumption of foods that are rich in fats and sugars and not skipping breakfast as it can help boost concentration.
It is also important to exercise regularly, as physical activity can help stimulate the learning process, he said.
Dr Amin also stressed the importance of following all COVID-19 precautionary measures, avoiding handshakes or kisses, maintaining a distance of at least two metres from other people, wearing a face mask at all times and washing hands frequently with soap and water.
