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Review
. 2020 Nov 11:8:574969.
doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2020.574969. eCollection 2020.

Coping With Stress and Burnout Associated With Telecommunication and Online Learning

Nour Mheidly  1 , Mohamad Y Fares  2   3   4 , Jawad Fares  5
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Review

Coping With Stress and Burnout Associated With Telecommunication and Online Learning

Nour Mheidly et al. Front Public Health. .

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic substantially impacted the field of telecommunication. It increased the use of media applications that enable teleconferencing, telecommuting, online learning, and social relations. Prolonged time facing screens, tablets, and smart devices increases stress and anxiety. Mental health stressors associated with telecommunication can add to other stressors related to quarantine time and lockdown to eventually lead to exhaustion and burnout. In this review, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on communication and education are explored. In addition, the relationship between prolonged exposure to digital devices and mental health is studied. Finally, coping strategies are offered to help relieve the tele-burdens of pandemics.

Keywords: COVID-19; COVID-19 mental health response; SARS-CoV-2; e-learning; education-active learning; mental health-state of emotional and social well-being; psychology; students.

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An infographic presenting the coping strategies to be adopted during extended online activities and learning sessions.
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