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WITH classes scheduled to take place online for this school year, the Department of Health (DOH) warned the public on Saturday, September 5, about potential health problems that students will experience.
In a statement, the DOH said that it is not impossible for students to experience physical and mental health issues as they adjust to the shift from traditional learning to online learning.
“With online classes, the sense of isolation could increase due to the lack of face-to-face interaction,” DOH said.
“Students may experience health problems related to increased screen time, such as fatigue, headache, lack of motivation, avoidance / procrastination, among others,” he added.
To avoid such conditions, the health department said there are activities parents and their children can consider doing.
To prevent physical problems, the DOH said it is best to establish a routine, in which there is a balance between personal and academic life, that includes being physically active, eating and sleeping.
“(It would be nice) to take breaks between classes and have time off the computer,” DOH said.
The health department also said that children’s mental health problems can be avoided by encouraging them to speak out loud about their thoughts and feelings to others.
“Practice self-care, self-compassion, and self-awareness of your thoughts and feelings,” he said.
Please note that classes are scheduled to open on October 5, 2020, and schools are poised to adopt face-to-face or virtual learning modes. (HDT / SunStar Philippines)
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