| dc.description.abstract | This study offers an in-depth examination of the considerable mental health challenges experienced by health sciences students within the academic setting. The investigation encompasses the substantial stressors inherent in health sciences education, encompassing academic demands, clinical placements, and the transitional phase from theoretical learning to practical clinical environments. Additionally, it explores the demographic variables including age, gender, and socio-economic backgrounds, positing their potential impact on the prevalence and severity of stress, anxiety, and depression among health sciences students. Furthermore, the review delves into the psychological determinants contributing to these mental health challenges, encompassing perfectionism, self-criticism, and fear of failure. It also elucidates coping mechanisms employed by students to manage stress, anxiety, and depression, ranging from adaptive strategies such as seeking social support and engaging in self-care to maladaptive approaches such as substance abuse or avoidance behaviors. This comprehensive assessment underscores the potential implications of stress, anxiety, and depression on the academic performance, personal well-being, and future professional practice of health sciences students. Emphasizing the imperative of institutional support mechanisms, including counseling services, mentorship programs, and stress management interventions, remains critical in alleviating the adverse impact of these mental health challenges. Ultimately, this study advocates for heightened awareness and tailored interventions within academic institutions and healthcare systems to cultivate a more conducive and supportive learning environment for health sciences students, thereby bolstering their overall well-being and fostering resilient future healthcare professionals | en_US |
