How Medical Students Manage Depression, Anxiety, and Stress: A Cross-Sectional Study

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Student Well-being
• Psychology

Background:

• Medical school presents significant academic and emotional challenges.
• Student stress can impact academic performance and mental health.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess stress levels and coping mechanisms in first- and second-year medical students.
• To identify differences in stress between these two cohorts.

Main Methods:

• Survey administered to first- and second-year medical students.
• Data collected on perceived stress and coping strategies.

Main Results:

• Second-year medical students reported higher levels of stress compared to first-year students.
• Variations in coping mechanisms were observed between the groups.

Conclusions:

• The transition into the second year of medical school is a critical period requiring enhanced student support.
• Interventions should address the specific stressors faced by second-year medical students.