Exploring mental health aspects of students at Vietnam national university, Ho Chi Minh City: current situation and policy implications
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This study examines the multidimensional nature of mental health among students at VNU-HCM through a questionnaire survey of 410 students. Three standardized psychological measurement instruments were employed: the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS), the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21), and the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12). Data were collected online in May 2025 and analyzed using SPSS 25.0 with descriptive statistics and reliability testing. The results indicate that students reported relatively high levels of positive affect (PA: M = 31.74; SD = 7.46), while also exhibiting notable levels of stress, anxiety, and depression. The mean GHQ-12 score (M = 15.20; SD = 4.91) reflects a moderate level of psychological adjustment. The coexistence of positive and negative emotional states highlights the complexity of students’ psychological well-being, underscoring the need for a comprehensive approach to mental health support. The study recommends implementing systematic intervention programs to enhance students’ adaptive capacity and psychological resilience.
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Khang, N. T. “Exploring Mental Health Aspects of Students at Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City: Current Situation and Policy Implications”. Tạp Chí Khoa học Và Công nghệ - Đại học Đà Nẵng, vol 24, số p.h 1, Tháng Hai 2026, tr 83-89, doi:10.31130/ud-jst.2026.24(1).620E.
