[PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC]

At present, there is an understanding of the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on all spheres of society, both in our country and abroad. Objective of the research: to study the effect of self-isolation on the mental health of university students in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic; to identify the most vulnerable groups of students and the reasons of anxiety and stress. Materials and methods. The survey involved 872 students (68% - girls, 32% - boys) 1-4 years of bachelor's degree and 1-2 courses of master's degree at the age of 17-23 years old, enrolled in full-time education in three universities in Moscow. Results. The most vulnerable categories of students for mental health disorders, experiencing the highest level of anxiety and stress, are 3rd-4th year undergraduate and 1th year graduate students with an average level of academic performance. In this regard, the question arises about the need to develop and introduce programs into the educational process of universities to identify and provide psychological assistance and support to students who are acutely experiencing the consequences of the pandemic to maintain their psychological health.