Psychological distress and coping among university students
Psychological distress among
university students has become a common occurrence due to the challenges and
demands that are associated with the academic lifestyle and expectations.
Unfortunately, most university students lack the mechanisms of coping with
psychological distress. The term psychological distress is defined as the
occurrence of anxiety, depression, and stress that affects the accuracy of
mental functioning. In ordinary life, psychological distress is usually caused
by other health issues, everyday stressors brought by relationships, family
stress, and workplace problem. It can also be caused by major life events.
