Episode 4: CoVid's Impact on Higher Education

In this episode we talk about the mental health impacts of CoVid on young adults and adult students in higher education programs. We discuss how virtual learning was impacted, as well as relationships with peers, and basic living (including sleep-wake cycles, motivation, and the quality of life) were all impacted by CoVid and virtual learning. Looking at how depression and anxiety have been on the rise for many students during this time period as a direct result of CoVid and how it impacted the college experience. Add to that financial, housing, and connecting with other students for studying ....many students struggled to keep their heads above water.

We then talk with university professor and associate vice president at Highlands University in New Mexico, Dr. Denise Montoya, about how she engaged students in learning in such a way that th ...