Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background:Depression, anxiety, and stress among students are significant mental health concerns that can have profound effects on academic performance, social relationships, and overall well-being. The present study was conducted to assess depression, anxiety and stress among school students. Materials & Methods:520 school children of both genders were selected. A questionnaire including sociodemographic information and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS) was used. They were classified as normal, mild, moderate, severe, and extremely severe depending on the scores. Results: Out of 520 subjects, males were 230 and females were 290. Depression was mild in 70, moderate in 20, severe in 10 and very severe in 10 children whereas 410 were normal. Anxiety was mild in 95, moderate in 22, severe in 8 and very severe in 5 children and 390 were normal. Stress was mild in 102, moderate in 13, severe in 15 and very severe in 5 children and 385 were normal. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Given the high rates of stress, anxiety, and depression among these students, it is critical to identify symptoms of these conditions in this population and to refer them to specialized psychiatry centers for further evaluation and treatment in order to prevent harm to their ability to learn and grow.