ArticleFrontiers in psychology2026
Mental health and psychological distress in healthcare-related students post-pandemic: a cross-sectional study.
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Background: University students, particularly those in healthcare-related fields, face substantial mental health challenges exacerbated by the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Despite the recognized importance of mental health in mitigating psychological distress, research assessing mental health related depression and anxiety among these healthcare-related students remains limited. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between April and May 2023 at a medical university in Shandong Province, China. A total of 10,267 students completed the Symptom Checklist-90 (SCL-90), 12,950 completed the Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS), and 12,735 completed the Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Results: Among 12,950 medical university students, 67.49% were asymptomatic for depression, while 15.89, 16.10, and 0.52% exhibited mild, moderate, and severe depressive symptoms, respectively. Anxiety assessment of 12,735 students showed 89.93% were asymptomatic, with mild, moderate, and severe anxiety present in 8.04, 1.56, and 0.46%. SDS scores differed significantly across academic grades ( Conclusion: Healthcare related students demonstrate moderate levels of psychological distress, with distinct demographic and academic patterns. Targeted interventions are urgently needed, particularly for younger students and those in high-stress majors. Enhancing mental health could play a crucial role in mitigating the burden of depression and anxiety in this vulnerable population.
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