ASSESSMENT OF THE MENTAL HEALTH STATUS OF NURSING STUDENT TEACHERS REGARDING THEIR ACHIEVEMENT IN NURSING EDUCATION IN DISTRICT LAHORE, PAKISTAN

Abstract

Mental health encompasses cognitive, behavioral, and emotional well-being, influencing daily life, relationships, and physical health. This study investigated mental health among 300 randomly selected Nursing college students from Lahore District. Using the standardized Mental Health Battery, the study found significant differences in mental health between male and female nursing student teachers, with females (67.45) scoring higher than males (64.91). This may be attributed to females' greater calmness, patience, persistence, and adjustment. Additionally, rural student teachers (66.73) demonstrated better mental health than their urban counterparts (62.95), possibly due to rural students' superior mental well-being. The study revealed a strong positive linear relationship between mental health and educational achievement among student teachers, highlighting the significance of mental health in academic settings.