The Impact of Risk Factors on Mental Health in University Students
Mental health issues among university students have become a growing concern worldwide.This article examines the influence of risk factors on the mental health of university students and highlights the significance of understanding these factors.By exploring individual and environmental risk factors such as academic stress, social isolation, financial difficulties, substance abuse, sleep disturbances, and poor physical health, the article sheds light on the potential consequences for mental well-being.Additionally, the role of protective factors and resilience in mitigating the negative effects of these risk factors is discussed.Strategies for prevention and intervention are presented, emphasizing the importance of early identification and targeted interventions.By recognizing and addressing the risk factors affecting mental health, universities can promote student well-being and create supportive environments conducive to academic success.
Authors
- Nur Najjah Abd Rahim
- Mohd Zamri Abu Bakar
- Mazuin Mat Halif (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2577-5094)
- Ariff Azly Muhamed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5082-8346)
Institutions
- Universiti Teknologi MARA (MY)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences
- Published
- 2024-10-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i10/19464
- Primary Topic
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00