Analysis of university students' perception of mental health.

ABSTRACT: The mental health of university students has become an increasingly important public health issue, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the high prevalence of mental illness, little is known about how students themselves perceive their mental health and which contextual and institutional factors influence these perceptions. This study examined mental health perceptions among university students in the Czech Republic, focusing on their views of the urban environment and preferred forms of support. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among 767 students from four public universities. The 15-item questionnaire covered internal experiences, social background, and institutional conditions. Data were analysed using principal component analysis (PCA) and Welch's t-test to asse

SUBMITTER: Vrabkova I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12599076 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature