Depressive and anxious symptoms in university students: A study in a university in a state in the Northern region of Brazil

Abstract

This study aimed to describe the existence of symptoms of depression and anxiety in undergraduate students at a Public University in a state in the North of Brazil. The methodology used was quantitative and descriptive cross-sectional research with the participation of 362 students from this Educational Institution. The Beck Anxiety and Depression Inventories and a Sociodemographic Questionnaire were used as instruments, which were sent via electronic form. Of the 362 students who participated in the survey, 14% had a minimum level of anxiety, 30% a mild level, 35% a moderate level and 22% a severe level. Regarding depressive symptoms, the data shows that 32% of students presented a level considered Moderate to Severe, 10% Severe, 32% Minimal and 46% Mild to Moderate. It is concluded that the university population studied experiences clinically significant anxious and depressive symptoms, and may experience mental disorders that, if not addressed, may worsen.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/sevened2023.007-037