This study investigated the role of emotional intelligence on students' mental distress and academic motivation following the challenging circumstances that impacted the country of Lebanon. As the country faced a socio-economic crisis and the safety in the country had been increasing, the study intended to measure the role that emotional intelligence played in influencing psychological distress and promoting students’ academic motivation. To assess these variables, a quantitative design was used to answer the objectives of the study. A sample of 104 participants (n = 104) from a catholic ...