ArticleFrontiers in psychology2026
Mental health during societal crisis: anxiety, depression, and stress among students at the Arab American University.
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Inroduction: This study examined the levels of depression, anxiety, and stress among undergraduate students at the Arab American University in Palestine. Methods: A cross-sectional quantitative design was employed using the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-42). The sample comprised 384 undergraduate students from different academic disciplines. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, Mann-Whitney U tests, Kruskal-Wallis H tests, and post-hoc pairwise comparisons where appropriate. Results: A substantial proportion of students were classified within the extremely severe depression category (67.45%), severe anxiety category (33.33%), and severe stress category (47.92%). A statistically significant gender difference was found in depression scores, U = 15,515.00, Discussion: The findings indicate a substantial burden of psychological distress within the study sample. Although causal factors were not investigated, the results support further research examining the influence of ongoing socio-political conditions and highlight the importance of appropriate university-based mental health support.
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