Prevalence of Mental Health Problems in College Students

This study looked at the prevalence and determinants of mental health issues among 300 college students in Sialkot. Neurotic and psychotic symptoms were evaluated using the Student Problems Checklist (SPCL) and the Signs and Symptoms Inventory (SSI), which was translated into Urdu. The majority of students showed moderate to severe psychological distress, according to the results, and there were notable positive connections between the SSI subscales and SPCL variables. Gender, sector, and father's educational background were found to be significant predictors using regression analysis, suggesting that female students and those attending private colleges were at greater risk. Mental health problems were also predicted by psychological factors such anxiety, hysteria, neurotic depression, and psychotic depression. The results highlight the need for campus-based mental health interventions in Pakistan that are sensitive to cultural differences.