As the number of student dropouts increases, pressures on mental health are also becoming an issue. Recovers from heart failure at age 36 – Irish Times

College dropout rate rises due to concerns about student mental health

University dropout rates are rising significantly, with signs that more students are struggling with issues such as mental health, long commutes and financial pressures.

According to data published by the Higher Education Authority (HEA), the number of students who did not progress from year 1 to year 2 has increased from 9% (3,600 students) in 2019/2020 to 15% (approximately) in 2021/2022. 7,000 people). student,

Dropout rates fell to record lows during the coronavirus pandemic as universities introduced support for students such as open-book exams and remote lectures, but dropout rates are now above pre-pandemic levels of 12-13%. The fact that this is the case will be a major problem in the future. Concerns about universities.

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