Thực trạng lo âu, trầm cảm và stress của học sinh các trường trung học phổ thông xã Xuân Đông và xã Cẩm Mỹ, tỉnh Đồng Nai, năm 2025

Adolescence represents a critical developmental stage characterized by significant physical, psychological, and social transitions. High school students, in particular, face unique pressures related to academic performance, future career choices, and personal identity formation. These challenges can predispose them to mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and stress, which have profound implications for their overall well-being, academic success, and long-term psychosocial development. Early identification and effective intervention strategies are paramount to mitigate these adverse effects. This study aims to describe the current prevalence of anxiety, depression, and stress among high school students in Xuan Dong and Cam My communes, Dong Nai province, providing crucial insights into the mental health landscape of this vulnerable population.

Policymakers, educators, mental health professionals, school administrators, and parents interested in adolescent mental health and well-being, particularly in the context of academic environments in Vietnam.

This research presents a cross-sectional descriptive study conducted in 2025, investigating the prevalence of anxiety, depression, and stress among 400 high school students across Xuan Dong and Cam My communes in Dong Nai province. Utilizing the DASS-21 scale, the study found a high prevalence of mental health concerns: 65.5% of students experienced anxiety, 50.3% reported stress, and 32.8% exhibited symptoms of depression. Analysis further revealed varying severity levels, with mild to moderate forms being most common across all three conditions, though severe stress affected 5.5% and severe anxiety 1.5% of students. Importantly, female students were identified as having a significantly higher risk of both stress and anxiety compared to male students. Furthermore, the risk of developing these conditions increased notably with grade level, peaking among 12th-grade students, who showed substantially elevated risks for stress (3.25 times), anxiety (1.83 times), and particularly depression (4.68 times) compared to 10th-grade students. Conversely, engaging in physical activity at least four times per week was identified as a protective factor, significantly reducing the risk of depression. These findings underscore that anxiety, depression, and stress are prevalent issues among high school students, negatively impacting their academic performance and psychosocial well-being. The study emphasizes the critical need for implementing targeted psychological support programs, particularly for female students and those in their final academic year, to promote better mental health outcomes in this population.