A Digital Solution for monitoring the Anxiety Level of University Students

Abstract

The performance of a student is greatly influenced by their psychological and mental well-being. Institutions do not consider this factor when evaluating performance of the students' performance. Students' levels of depression and anxiety are increasing for a variety of reasons, including: achieving a low GPA, getting tired of studying, and having issues with the course material. We propose a technological approach that enables educational institutions to evaluate students' mental health and levels of anxiety in order to address this issue. We developed an Android application containing four different tests: the Patient Health Questionnaire-9, the Westside Test Anxiety Level-10, the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale-A, and the Major Depression Inventory. Calculating the students' anxiety levels is done through the questionnaire in this application. Numerous advice and treatments are also provided to assist students in lowering their levels of anxiety and depression, which will improve their academic performance. Students can get in touch with experts and receive advice via this application.

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