Mental health, physical health, and social support in health profession students: a proof-of-concept study
Edie L. Sperling, Jennifer M. Hulett · 2026
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Edie L. Sperling and Jennifer M. Hulett explored links among mental health, physical symptoms, and emotional social support in health profession students. Their 2026 proof-of-concept study follows students in preclinical medical, dental, veterinary, and physical therapy programs, a group prone to stress and isolation from workload, relocation, and competition. How support relates to symptoms in this group had been little mapped.
Thirty-eight students completed surveys at two time points, and measures proved tolerable and acceptable. Emotional support ran below recommended levels, especially among Hispanic and Latino students, and correlated negatively with stress, anxiety, depression, and physical symptoms at one or both time points. The small sample supports proof of concept for a support-health link, while larger studies must test interventions and subgroup patterns.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Edie L. Sperling, Jennifer M. Hulett |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 23 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |