Prevalence of minor mental disorders in health students and related factors

Abstract

Objective: this study was to investigate the prevalence of minor mental disorders in health students, and the risk factors that facilitate their triggering. Method: the present study is of the Integrative Literature Review type, it was carried out from February to December 2020, the articles selected to support the study in question were searched in the following LILACS e ScieLO. Results: Two categories were identified I- Prevalence of common mental disorders in university students in the health field. II- Factors associated with the risk of depression and anxiety in the university environment. Conclusion: And with this study it was possible to evidence the prevalence of common mental disorders among university students, and the risk factors associated with this event such as academic pressure and overload, dissatisfaction with the course, unsatisfactory relationships with colleagues and teachers and residing away from the family.