Retrospective analysis of mental health status among college freshmen in Shaanxi Province during the past 15 years

Objective to examine changes in mental health among college freshmen in Shaanxi province during the past 15 years.Methods A retrospective analysis was used to examine changes in mental health among college freshmen in Shaanxi during 2002-2016.Results During the past 15 years,a total of 57 450 freshman participated in the survey,and the average screening rate was 12.29%,significant differences were found by years.From 2010 to 2016,students diagnosed with class I with severe mental health problems accounted for 2.97%;the top 7 questions were highest among class I students.In the key questions,the report rate of "often insomnia" and "feel unhappy about past and family" had statistical significant differences(x2 =14.389,16.690,P< 0.01).In the additional questions,the report rate of "ever received psychological councilling have some troubles in health or mental health need to consult" had statistical significant differences(x2 =13.175,28.480,P<0.05).Conclusion Mental health status among college freshmen in Shanxi province is moderate.Increasing trend in mental health problems worth further attention.More work needs to be implemented.