AN EXPLORATORY STUDY OF STRESS, ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION AMONG 10TH AND 12TH GRADE STUDENTS OF NCT OF DELHI IN REFERENCE TO THEIR ACADEMIC ANXIETY
Authors:   State Council of Education Research & Training (SCERT), Govt. of NCT Delhi, Acharya Raghav , Kumar Binod ,   Education Planning & Research Assessment, State Council of Education Research & Training (SCERT), Govt. of NCT Delhi, India.
Published: May 2024

The current study was planned as an Exploratory Study of Stress, Anxiety and Depression in grade 10 and Grade 12 Students in reference to school anxiety. The purpose of the study is to interview high school and upper secondary students who dealing with a broad range of stress factors associated with school requirements. Past research indicates that school-related stress can decrease the school performance level, reduce motivation and increase the risk of abandonment. Mental health issues are playing a vital role in the school/college student’s life. School pressure and typical stressors at the beginning and end of college can precipitate the First onset of mental health and substance abuse issues or worsening of symptoms. Long-term impacts, which include a reduction in the likelihood of lasting jobs, Governments are worth billions of rupees every year. As a result, expertise in family dynamics, developmental psychopathology, special college issues and care systems is essential for conducting clinical treatment with college students. This narrative report presents the up-to-date recent research on the impact of education-related stress, including a discussion about the impact on students’ Ability to learn and succeed at school, mental health problems such as depression and anxiety, sleep disturbances and addictions.	Method: For that purpose, the current study, a total sample of 100 school students, out of which 47 were 10th grade Students and 53 were 12th grade students. The individuals selected from this sample were 15 and 20 years of age. This study sample was chosen from among Grade 10 and 12 students (Govt. Boys & Girls Sr. Sec School) Delhi. The students here refer to the students, especially the 10 and 12 year students of the Delhi government School. To measure the Stress, Anxiety and Depression among 10th and 12th Grade Students, Stress, Anxiety and Depression Scale (ADSS -BSPSA) by Pallavi Bhatnagar et. al. was used. To measure the Academic Anxiety these students, Academic Anxiety Scale (AAS) by A.K. Sen & A. Sen Gupta was used by the 10th And 12th Grade Students. Results: This study points to a high prevalence of symptoms of Academic Anxiety among male students (49.42%) and female students (56.04%). The results of the study also show that the incidence of stress, anxiety, and depression were 37.7%, 31.15%, and 33.13%, respectively. Academic Anxiety was much higher amongst females, then that stress, anxiety, and depression were significantly higher among 12th Grade students. This study found that male and female students were found to be different from stress.	Finding: We have seen that male students are very stressed compared to girls. In Anxiety 10th Grade Boys Students high Anxiety than 10th Grade Girls Students. At a glance Depression of Grade 10th Boys Students score higher than Grade 10th Girls Students, Grade 12th Girls Students shows higher score than Grade 12th Boys Students. Given the importance of a high incidence of stress, anxiety and depression among these students. There is a need to detect symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression in the school students & follow through with a further recommendation to get the proper diagnosis and treatment in specialized psychiatric centers. Do not interfere with the learning/development process by doing. Moreover, other studies are recommended to remove the factors behind these mental disorders in relation to their school-related anxiety.