Anxiety, Depression and Stress of class XII students of Sonitpur District, Assam

Anxiety, depression and stress are common mental disorders. Every student now-a-days can be seen dealing with these disorders due to many reasons. The students who are in their adolescence go through many changes-physical, emotional and mental. As adolescence is also known as a period of storm and stress the adolescents find it very difficult to deal with the problems they face. They go through family pressure, relationship problems, peer pressure, social pressure and the pressure of choosing a good career. During this phase it is very difficult for the students to lead a well-balanced life and they face problems like anxiety, stress and depression. Anxiety, stress and depression also affect their academic performance. Due to these disorders, they cannot concentrate on their daily studies. Anxiety, stress and depression cause difficulties across social, occupational, and everyday functioning and have been linked with physical disease, relationship difficulties, and reduced concentration thus significantly contributing to decrements in sufferers’ performance. The financial and other issues enhance students’ level of anxiety and depression which can disturb academic performance. Anxiety, depression and stress are grave concerns which can damage health, creativity, and productivity. This paper will help to know the level of anxiety, depression and stress of class XII students also the level of anxiety, stress and depression between males and females. This paper will provide suggestions for the students for dealing with anxiety, depression and stress and lead a well-balanced life.