Lessons learned from lockdown: how the COVID-19 pandemic revealed intersecting inequalities of mental health, well-being, and learning for first-year UK university students

Charlotte Rose Horner; Siobhan Hugh-Jones; Mark C. Bellamy; E.D. Sutherland

doi:10.1080/17482631.2026.2624011

February 3, 2026International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-BeingOpen Access

Lessons learned from lockdown: how the COVID-19 pandemic revealed intersecting inequalities of mental health, well-being, and learning for first-year UK university students

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The research aims to explore how intersecting vulnerabilities affect mental health and learning experiences in first-year university students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Identified vulnerabilities and challenges faced by students during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Analyzed the intersection of mental health and academic experiences.
Made recommendations to improve access to mental health services.
Highlighted significant inequalities impacting students' mental health and well-being.
Provided insights into students' varied experiences during lockdown.
Recommended enhancing visibility and access to mental health resources.

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Uncovers mental health and learning inequalities in first-year university students, suggesting ways to improve support services.

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This study identified how vulnerabilities intersect and interact with challenging circumstances to reveal how those inequalities were experienced by students. Recommendations were made to support students by improving visibility and access to mental health services.

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Horner et al. (2026) studied this question.

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