Coping Strategies and Mental Health of Students of Military Medical University / 中国心理卫生杂志

Objective: To explore the coping strategies of students of military medical university, and the relationship between coping strategies and mental health. Methods: 4786 students of military medical university were assessed with the Simplified Coping Style and SCL-90. Results: 30～40% of the student chose active strategies when facing stresses. Fewer students adopt negative strategies (2～38%). The SCL-90 score of the students of military medical university were lower than students of other military schools. Positive coping strategies were associated with less SCL-90 score (fewer somatic and mental discomfort).Conclusion:Coping strategies are associated with mental health in student of military medical university.