A Study of Stress, Anxiety and Depression among Psychologists and Other Professionals in India

Abstract

Every psychologist is dedicated to improving the mental health of people around them. As a significant amount of an individual’s time is spent at work, their profession can impact their mental health. The purpose of this study was to compare the stress, anxiety, and depression levels of psychologists and other professionals to determine the role of occupation in an individual’s mental health. The study included 98 working participants, with 49 psychologists and 49 other professionals aged between 20 to 40 years, selected from various cities in India using the random sampling method. All participants completed the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21) questionnaire through Google Forms. The results indicated that there were no significant differences in stress, anxiety, and depression levels between the two groups, suggesting that occupation does not have a significant impact on an individual’s mental health. The study’s implications suggest that mental health interventions should focus on the individual’s circumstances rather than their profession.