Cross-sectional survey shows high rates of depression, anxiety, and stress in medical and dental students, indicating critical need for mental health support.
Key Points
A high prevalence of psychological distress was observed, with 88.5% reporting stress.
Medical students exhibited higher stress (38.2%) and anxiety (42.4%) compared to dental students.
Cross-sectional survey using DASS-21 assessed mental health across Saudi Arabian medical and dental students.
Targeted interventions are essential to address academic stress and improve psychological well-being.