ANXIETY, DEPRESSION AND STRESS IN FIRST-YEAR MEDICAL STUDENTS AT TIRADENTES UNIVERSITY: A FIELD REVIEW
Abstract
The transition to university life in challenging courses, such as Medicine, is a period that brings high levels of stress and an increasing prevalence of mental disorders, including anxiety and depression. These factors directly affect the well-being of students and, consequently, their ability to care for patients. A study of first-year medical students found that a significant portion faces moderate to high stress, with 53.6 percent showing signs of anxiety and 22.7 percent indicating depression. The research highlights the relationship between stress, anxiety, and depression, showing that a lower quality of life is associated with elevated levels of stress. These data highlight the importance of implementing mental health support strategies in educational institutions. Integrating programs and interventions that help students manage their emotional demands is essential, as this not only improves students' well-being, but also enhances the quality of care they will be able to provide in the future. Therefore, it is critical that universities prioritize mental health as an integral part of medical education.
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Copyright (c) 2024 Bruna Fontes de Carvalho , Isadora Cristina Rodrigues de Amorim Pereira, Isadora Fonseca Santa Roza, Janaína da Silva Souza, Maria Regina Domingues Azevedo, Trícia Waleska Carneiro Cordeiro Lima, Laís Oliveira Melo, Halley Ferraro OliveiraAuthor(s)
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Bruna Fontes de Carvalho
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Isadora Cristina Rodrigues de Amorim Pereira
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Isadora Fonseca Santa Roza
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Janaína da Silva Souza
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Maria Regina Domingues Azevedo
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Trícia Waleska Carneiro Cordeiro Lima
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Laís Oliveira Melo
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Halley Ferraro Oliveira