Post-COVID challenge: Mental Health of university students in Reynosa, Tamaulipas.

Abstract

In this research, we present the general mental health indicators of new students in the 2024 school year enrolled at the Autonomous University of Tamaulipas, Reynosa-Aztlán campus. The sample consisted of 303 students, classified by gender and academic program. Two standardized instruments were applied to measure depression: the Beck Depression and Anxiety Subscales, and the Buss and Perry Aggression Questionnaire. The results show indicators that require timely intervention in cases of depression, and early identification of these factors is crucial to obtain a comprehensive view of the emotional and psychological state of students and to provide adequate support that fosters a healthy and safe academic environment.