A STUDY ON STRESS, ANXIETY, AND DEPRESSION AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS

Abstract

A crucial developmental period marked by identity discovery, academic difficulties, and increasing personal responsibility is the move to higher education. Stress, anxiety, and depression among college students around the world have sharply increased as a result of these demands. The psychological, social, intellectual, and environmental elements that contribute to mental health problems in students are thoroughly examined in this chapter. The incidence and symptomatology of stress, anxiety, and depression are examined, along with the roles of financial strains, family dynamics, digital media, academic expectations, and lifestyle choices. The implications for learning and well-being are highlighted. In order to help colleges and universities build inclusive, proactive, and supportive mental health ecosystems, the chapter also highlights gaps in institutional support systems and suggests evidence-based strategies. In order to improve mental health outcomes in higher education, policy and future research recommendations are presented.