SynthesisAsia-Pacific journal of public health2022
Mental Health of University Students in Southeastern Asia: A Systematic Review.
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63 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Prevalence of menstrual disturbances and associated factors among female medical students in Southeast Asia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC women's health · 2026Pooled it
- Barriers and Facilitators of Psychological Help-Seeking of People With Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Symptoms Among ASEAN Countries: A Systematic Review.The International journal of social psychiatry · 2026Pooled it
- A systematic review and meta-analysis of studies exploring prevalence of non-specific anxiety in undergraduate university students.BMC psychiatry · 2023Pooled it
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- Prevalence and Determinants of Mental Health Problems among Vietnamese Undergraduate Students across Academic Disciplines.Indian journal of community medicine : official publication of Indian Association of Preventive & Social Medicine · 2025Article
- Dimensionality, reliability, invariance, and item analysis of the depression, anxiety, and stress scale-21 (DASS-21) in Honduran and Colombian university students.BMC psychology · 2025Article
- Mental health literacy and its relationship with suicidal tendencies mediated by social support in students: a school-based study.BMC psychology · 2025Article
- Movement and dietary behaviours and mental health among university students: the Health@NUS study.BMC public health · 2025Observational
- Physical exercise and depression in university students with psychological resilience as mediator and family support as moderator.Scientific reports · 2025Article
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Abstract
Mental health in young people is a public health challenge worldwide, with around one-fifth of university students suffering from a 12-month mental disorder. In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) of Southeastern Asia, resources for mental health are limited and counseling services are not regularly established at universities. This review aims to determine the prevalence of mental health problems among university students in six ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries (Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam) and to identify the determinants of mental health. A systematic database search (PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, PubPsych, and Scopus) for peer-reviewed, English language articles, published 2010-2020, reporting prevalence data based on standardized screening instruments resulted in 335 articles; 108 were eligible for full-text analysis, of which 34 could be included in the review. Median point prevalence was 29.4% for depression, 42.4% for anxiety, 16.4% for stress, and 13.9% for disordered eating. Current suicidality was present in 7% to 8% of students. There was a high rate of psychiatric comorbidity. Despite the high prevalence of mental health problems, the willingness to seek professional help was comparatively low. Implications for mental health promotion and prevention in university settings are discussed.
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