Abstract:

The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in an era of widespread digital learning, transforming education worldwide. This review article synthesizes and analyzes research conducted between 2020 and 2023 to assess the effects of digital learning on mental health. The 48 selected studies from various regions provide a multifaceted view of this critical issue. Findings reveal both positive and negative impacts, highlighting the complex relationship between digital learning and mental health. The article offers insights into key themes, challenges, recommendations, inclusion and exclusion policies, research approaches, and methods used by the selected studies.