Nursing interventions to reduce mental health problems in nursing students: a scoping review
Abstract Backgrounds Mental health problems among nursing students are becoming an increasingly pressing concern, given the high levels of stress and academic pressure they face. Nursing students are more susceptible to mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, and burnout. Therefore, va...
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| description | Abstract Backgrounds Mental health problems among nursing students are becoming an increasingly pressing concern, given the high levels of stress and academic pressure they face. Nursing students are more susceptible to mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, and burnout. Therefore, various interventions aimed at addressing these issues need to be further explored and mapped. Objective This study aims to identify and map various interventions that have been implemented to address mental health problems among nursing students. Methods This study used a scoping review design, with articles retrieved from four databases: Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, and CINAHL. Keywords used in the search included “nursing students,” “interventions,” and “mental health.” Inclusion criteria comprised original research articles that discussed interventions without a comparison group, published in English, and within the last 10 years (2015–2025). Data were manually extracted using tables and analyzed using descriptive qualitative methods. Results A total of 12 articles met the inclusion criteria, presenting a variety of interventions such as peer support programs, coping skills training, and mindfulness-based therapies. Findings indicated that these interventions were associated with reduced anxiety levels and improvements in the psychological well-being of nursing students. Themes that emerged from the analysis included the contribution of social support, the role of skill development, and the relevance of a holistic approach in addressing mental health concerns. Conclusion Interventions targeting mental health concerns in nursing students have shown promising outcomes in promoting psychological well-being. Further research is recommended to explore more innovative and context-specific interventions tailored to the unique needs of nursing students. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e082014231e1405cacf48d47ddef22272025-08-20T03:37:20ZengBMCBMC Nursing1472-69552025-07-0124111310.1186/s12912-025-03329-wNursing interventions to reduce mental health problems in nursing students: a scoping reviewIyus Yosep0Rohman Hikmat1Ai Mardhiyah2Asroful Hulam Zamroni3Yodha Pranata4Rizky Lukman Saputra5Department of Mental Health, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas PadjadjaranNursing Department, Faculty of Health Science, Universitas ‘Aisyiyah BandungDepartment of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas PadjadjaranMaster of Nursing Program, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas AirlanggaMaster of Nursing Program, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas PadjadjaranMaster of Nursing Program, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas PadjadjaranAbstract Backgrounds Mental health problems among nursing students are becoming an increasingly pressing concern, given the high levels of stress and academic pressure they face. Nursing students are more susceptible to mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, and burnout. Therefore, various interventions aimed at addressing these issues need to be further explored and mapped. Objective This study aims to identify and map various interventions that have been implemented to address mental health problems among nursing students. Methods This study used a scoping review design, with articles retrieved from four databases: Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, and CINAHL. Keywords used in the search included “nursing students,” “interventions,” and “mental health.” Inclusion criteria comprised original research articles that discussed interventions without a comparison group, published in English, and within the last 10 years (2015–2025). Data were manually extracted using tables and analyzed using descriptive qualitative methods. Results A total of 12 articles met the inclusion criteria, presenting a variety of interventions such as peer support programs, coping skills training, and mindfulness-based therapies. Findings indicated that these interventions were associated with reduced anxiety levels and improvements in the psychological well-being of nursing students. Themes that emerged from the analysis included the contribution of social support, the role of skill development, and the relevance of a holistic approach in addressing mental health concerns. Conclusion Interventions targeting mental health concerns in nursing students have shown promising outcomes in promoting psychological well-being. Further research is recommended to explore more innovative and context-specific interventions tailored to the unique needs of nursing students.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-025-03329-wInterventionMental healthNursingStudents |
| spellingShingle | Iyus Yosep Rohman Hikmat Ai Mardhiyah Asroful Hulam Zamroni Yodha Pranata Rizky Lukman Saputra Nursing interventions to reduce mental health problems in nursing students: a scoping review BMC Nursing Intervention Mental health Nursing Students |
| title | Nursing interventions to reduce mental health problems in nursing students: a scoping review |
| title_full | Nursing interventions to reduce mental health problems in nursing students: a scoping review |
| title_fullStr | Nursing interventions to reduce mental health problems in nursing students: a scoping review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Nursing interventions to reduce mental health problems in nursing students: a scoping review |
| title_short | Nursing interventions to reduce mental health problems in nursing students: a scoping review |
| title_sort | nursing interventions to reduce mental health problems in nursing students a scoping review |
| topic | Intervention Mental health Nursing Students |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-025-03329-w |
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