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@article{188517,
        author = {Botta Nagamani},
        title = {Prevalence of Anxiety and Depression Among College Students in Andhra Pradesh: A Clinical Psychology Perspective},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {7},
        pages = {1865-1871},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=188517},
        abstract = {The mental health of college students has become a growing concern in Andhra Pradesh, particularly in districts such as Vizianagaram where academic, social, and economic pressures affect student well-being. This study examines the prevalence of anxiety and depression among 400 undergraduate students selected from various colleges in Vizianagaram district. Standardized screening tools GAD-7 for anxiety and PHQ-9 for depression were used to assess symptom severity. Results show that 43% of students experience moderate to severe anxiety and 45% report moderate to severe depression. Independent sample t-tests revealed significant differences based on gender, locality, and management type, with female, rural, and government-college students reporting higher distress. ANOVA results indicated significant variations in mental-health scores across parental income and parental education levels. These findings highlight the urgent need for district-level mental-health screening, accessible counselling services, and preventive programs grounded in clinical psychology principles to support student well-being in Vizianagaram.},
        keywords = {Anxiety; Depression; College Students; Mental Health; Academic Stress; Financial Stress; Clinical Psychology; Prevalence Study; Andhra Pradesh; Higher Education.},
        month = {December},
        }