Uncovering heterogeneity in mental health changes among first-year medical students.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The initial year of medical school is linked to a decline in mental health. To assess mental health comprehensively, the dual-factor model posits the consideration of both psychopathology (e.g., depression) and positive mental health (e.g., well-being). Previous mental health research among medical students has primarily examined these two factors independently. This study uses the dual-factor approach for a deeper understanding of mental health changes during the first year of medical school.

Methods

Students from eight German medical schools (N = 450) were surveyed three times (T0 = entering medical school, T1 = end of the first semester, T2 = end of the second semester) regarding depression (PHQ-9), well-being (subscale of FAHW-12), and general life sa

SUBMITTER: Polujanski S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10896144 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature