Abstract
This pilot study investigates the mental health of healthcare professional doctoral students, focusing on stress, anxiety, and depression, which can lead to burnout. These students are responsible for intense academic demands, personal lives, and professional careers.
This study explored student mental health in the Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc)/ Doctor of Health Science (DHSc) programs at the University of the Pacific's School of Health Sciences. The study contributes to existing literature, exploring how educational experiences impact healthcare students' mental health, behaviors, and symptoms.
The DASS-21 survey tool was utilized to assess anxiety, depression, and stress symptoms during their graduate studies. The findings are essential for those concerned with professional students' well-being, especially stress-related matters. The results can guide the enhancement of mental health resources for university students, benefiting both current and future DMSc/DHSc healthcare students.
Recommended Citation
Ung-Koy, Soriya S. and Gietzen, Lindsay
(2024)
"Graduate Healthcare Students' Mental Health: A Pilot Study,"
Pacific Journal of Health: Vol. 7:
Iss.
1, Article 13.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56031/2576-215X.1056
Available at:
https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/pjh/vol7/iss1/13
