Table 2

Prominent issues cited by respondents to affect their mental health and the relevant percentages in relation to the total sample

Problem

Number*

Percentage

Difficulty in studying

133

29.9

Fear of Examination

27

6.1

Anger management

20

4.5

Problems with teachers

14

3.1

Frequent scolding by parents

10

2.2

Problems with romantic partners

8

1.8

Loneliness

7

1.6

Problems with friends

6

1.3

Physical symptoms

6

1.3

*Not all students had answered this section and some had indicated more than one problem

Rodrigo et al. Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health 2010 4:10   doi:10.1186/1753-2000-4-10