Irawan et al. (2020) where they mentioned one of the contributing factors to students? stress the pressure of online learning task which goes to learned used online media instantly. Studies reveal that students faced challenges during online learning classes these includes anxiety, depression, poor internet service, unfavorable home learning environment which students from remote areas (Kapasia et al. 2020) . Stress can bring with it significant harm to the students? academic performance (e.g., reduced ability to pay attention or to memories, less dedication to study, unmotivated and more absences from class) (Chou et al., 2011). The researcher conducted the study to determine the effects of online learning to the student?s mental health amidst pandemic. Thus, study employed a narrative research design in order to determine the student?s effects of mental health related problems. The participants were selected using purposeful sampling with a total of ten (10) participants and the data gathered using in-depth interview with open ended questions. The data gathered were summarize and thoroughly analyzed using thematic analysis. It reveals from the participant?s responses that they encounter various online learning barriers where it leads them to mental stress. Lastly, it was found out that there was a significant relation of mental health towards online learning where in it is evident from the result that students are experiencing mental stressors such as academic stress, anxiety, and mental breakdown. Therefore, the guidance counselor should implement a program that would be benefit to the student?s mental health just like ?Students Wellness Week? and creating engaging virtual activities.

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