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Research: Psychological distress

Many students experience psychological distress, which is influenced by factors such as age, field of study, and personal challenges. Interventions focusing on mental well-being, support systems, and community engagement are recommended. Unhealthy lifestyle choices are associated with a higher risk of psychological distress. Poor dietary habits and sedentary behaviours contribute to psychological distress. University students experience higher levels of psychological distress and lower well-being compared to the general population. Financial pressures, gender differences, and body image issues also affect distress levels.

Bore, M., Kelly, B., Nair, B., Potential predictors of psychological distress and well-being in medical students: a cross-sectional pilot study. Advances in Medical Education and Practice, 2016. (link)

Whatnall, M.C., Patterson, A.J., Siew, Y.Y., Kay-Lambkin, F., Hutchesson, M.J., Are Psychological Distress and Resilience Associated with Dietary Intake Among Australian University Students? International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2019. (link)

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