Mental Health and Psychological well being of Student Mothers

This presentation discusses the visualization of issues based on student motherhood.

1. MASENO UNIVERSITY KWEYA OPANDE CECILIA AWUOR SAMUEL OJODE SHEILLA MORAA MENTAL HEALTH OF STUDENT MOTHERS

2. INTRODUCTION Mental Health Issues among Students Mothers in Maseno University TOPIC Problem visualization, Primary research, Data synthesis INCLUDED IN THE PRESENTATION Mental health challenges due to the dual burden of academic responsibilities and parenting PROBLEM

3. SPIDER WEB DIAGRAM

4. DEPTH INTERVIEWS What plans do you have for yourself and your child? How do you balance between Academics and baby care? How do you relate with your child? How do you relate with your baby daddies? What health challenges did you face after delivery, and how did you handle them? How do you navigate around finances? What challenges do you face as a mother and a student at the same time? How do your classmates/roommates receive your information? What support do you get from your families? What support do you receive from the university? What advice would you give to fellow student mothers? STUDENT MOTHERS STUDENT MOTHERS What is the current education policy or approach towards supporting student mothers? What academic challenges do student mothers commonly face in completing their studies? What type of support (academic, emotional, financial) are currently in place for student mothers? What services do student mothers get from the institution, including counseling services? H ow effective are these support systems? What additional strategies or interventions do you think would help student mothers to successfully complete their studies? How can the school balance discipline with compassion when working with student mothers? UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY

5. AFFINITY MAPPING

6. SARAH Age: 23 Location: MASENO UNIVERSITY Designation: Student Mother Marital Status: Single PERSONALITY Sarah has an extroverted personality, likes socialising and has a great determinatio n to complete any activity she puts her hand into. FRUSTRATIONS Juggling class attendance, assignments and childcare Feeling isolated from peers about her situation Experiencing depressive symptoms but relactant to seek help. BIO Sarah is a female student in Maseno University who doubles up as a parent of one. She comes from Kisumu County. She aims to complete studies just like other students TECH SKILLS OPPORTUNITIES Internet Social Media Phones Programming Flexible learning options Peer support and mentorship Access to tailored mental health support Child care support USER PERSONA

7. EMPATHY MAP Will I finish my studies in time? Will I be allowed to carry my child to lecture halls? Will my lecturers understand me? THINK AND FEEL High costs of items everywhere Rigid academic schedules Student mothers who have gone through studies SEE Maybe you should take a break You are too strong, I don’t know how you do it HEARS Engages a Nanny Does crocheting to earn some income Joins support group for student mothers Seeks reconciliation with her family DOES Social isolation Rejection from families friend and baby daddies Stigma and judgement Academic pressure PAINS Personal growth Family empowerment GAINS

8. STUDENT-MOTHER MENTAL HEALTH JOURNEY MAP Enrols after maternity and registers classes Hopefulness Challenge balancing classes and childcare Exhausted Suffering stress and depression Diagnosis Falls behind in assignments. Child becomes ill Straining Stress and depression management started Gets help Struggles to study Leaves child with unreliable caretakers Exam Period NEGATIVE NEUTRAL POSITIVE Talks to lecturers about help services available Seeks help Referred to a therapist Gets referral Successfully completes studies Graduates

9. Point of View (P.O.V) statement. Student Mother at Maseno University, needs accessible, stigma-free mental health support and flexible academic structures because they are struggling to balance academic demands, parenting duties, and emotional well-being, often in isolation and without institutional support