The magnitude of mental distress and associated factors among a school of medicine and college of health sciences students at Debre Markos University, 2021.

The magnitude of mental distress was high. Sex, financial distress, feeling of insecurity, lack of interest in the department, and cumulative grade point average less than expected were significant variables with mental distress, so special attention on mental health promotion is required from policymakers, college officials, parents, and other Non-Governmental organizations.