Abstract:

Objective: To explore the relationship between academic achievements and mental health among medical freshmen in the
first semester. Methods: Medical freshmen were surveyed by symptom checklist. Then a comparative analysis on the results of
questionnaires and students' academic achievements was carried out. Results: Compared with the national norm, the differences in
somatization, obsessive- compulsive disorder, relationship, depression, hostility, terror, crankiness and neuropathy have statistical
importance. There were significant differences between academic achievements and symptom factors in somatization, terror,
crankiness, neuropathy, sleep and diet. There was statistically significant between academic achievements and interpersonal
relationship. Conclusion: Medical freshmen should be provided with psychological guidance on their problems.

Key words: medical freshmen, mental health, academic achievements