Awareness Level and adopted coping strategies to maintain mental health: An appraisal of undergraduates

Abstract

The research is conducted to assess the mental health awareness and how it impacts the coping mechanism of person. In a total, 100 self-reported questionnaires were received. The results suggest majority area already aware of sign and symptoms of depression. The results of second construct coping mechanism show the most used coping mechanism of positive reframing mean (3.86) followed by using religion as coping (3.80), then the adaptive mechanism of planning (3.65). It also that people are also divergent to use the method of active coping with mean of (3.59), it followed by the maladaptive technique of self-denial (3.54). The Pearson correlation test has shown a strong correlation of (.582) between the independent variable of awareness and dependent variable i.e., coping. Then the regression analysis and especially ANOVA test further confirm the correlation with significance (.00) that shows a significant relation of both variables. The findings suggest a strong relation exist between the mental health awareness and coping mechanism. The greater the mental health awareness is, the more effectively the person can utilize the adaptive way to cope with depression. Proper counseling facilities and healthier avenues for recreation should also be provided.