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  • Psychology
  • Student Health

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  • Approximately 10% of first-year medical students experience clinically relevant anxiety or depression.
  • These mental health challenges can negatively impact academic performance and overall quality of life.
  • High baseline levels of anxiety and depression, coupled with lower self-efficacy, were noted in the study cohort compared to previous data.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a stress management intervention.
  • To assess the intervention's impact on anxiety, depression, and self-efficacy in first-year medical students.
  • To determine if stress reduction techniques can mitigate risks associated with high distress levels.

Main Methods:

  • An eight-session stress management intervention was implemented.
  • The intervention focused on relaxation skills, adaptive coping strategies, and basic nutrition.
  • Anxiety, depression, and self-efficacy were measured before and after the intervention using validated assessments.

Main Results:

  • Participants showed statistically significant improvements in anxiety levels (p < 0.05).
  • Self-efficacy scores significantly increased post-intervention (p < 0.05).
  • No statistically significant change was observed in depression levels.

Conclusions:

  • The stress management intervention positively impacted anxiety and self-efficacy in at-risk medical students.
  • While depression did not significantly decrease, the intervention showed potential in managing distress.
  • Early intervention may be crucial for modifying long-term risks of clinical syndromes in medical students.