Articles Vol. 66 No. CĐ10-HNKH Trường ĐH Phenikaa 20/06/2025

13. MENTAL HEALTH STATUS OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN HANOI: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY ON DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, AND STRESS

Nguyen Ngoc Bao Quyen1,2, Luu Minh Duc3,4, Vu Minh Thy1,2, Nguyen Yen Minh1,2, Nguyen Chau Anh1,2, Hoang Lan Van1,2, Giap Thi Thanh Mai1,2
1 VinUniversity
2 Trường Đại học VinUniversity
3 University of Medicine and Pharmacy – Vietnam National University, Hanoi
4 Trường Đại học Y Dược – Đại học Quốc Gia Hà Nội
Corresponding author: tinh.gtt@vinuni.edu.vn
DOI: 10.52163/yhc.v66iCD10.2617
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Depression anxiety stress high school students mental health Vietnam
Abstract

Objective: To investigate the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress among high school students in Hanoi and identify associated factors.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 501 high school students in Hanoi from August to December 2023. Data were collected via an online survey, including demographic information and the DASS-21 scale. Data were analyzed using SPSS 27.0 with descriptive statistics, ANOVA, t-test, Chi-square test, and regression analysis.
Results: The prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress was 78.8%, 86.2%, and 76.6%, respectively. Severe and extremely severe levels were common, especially among female students. Gender was significantly associated with all depression, anxiety, and stress (p < 0.05), while school grade and type of school showed no significant differences.
Conclusion: Mental health problems are highly prevalent among high school students in Hanoi, particularly in females. Early psychological interventions in schools are essential to support students and promote mental well-being.

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