Identifying Mental Health in Generation Z Students: Overview of Stress Behavior During Study Period

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to determine the mental health profile of students in the counseling program during their studies at Pattimura University. The aspects that can be used as variables or indicators to identify individual problems in dealing with mental health are cognitive, behavioral, and psychological aspects. The method used in this study is descriptive qualitative. The results of this study indicate that the primary source of stress for students is the accumulation of tasks and forgetting to complete them. These stressors are further categorized into: academic tasks, inadequate academic roles, financial constraints, and concerns about continuing education at the next level. Additionally, there are indications of poor mental health, such as forgetfulness and difficulty concentrating. In this context, both subjects experienced symptoms of forgetfulness when completing tasks. Overall, from this information, we can see that the mental health of students is clearly present but not overly severe. The limitation of this study is the lack of data sources to support it. Therefore, future research could conduct similar studies by seeking more data sources to obtain better results and compare the mental health experienced by other students.