One in five UK medical students considers quitting due to mental health issues, study finds.

One in five UK medical students is considering quitting due to mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and emotional exhaustion, according to a study in BMJ Open. The research, involving students from nine medical schools, also found high rates of hazardous drinking and insomnia. It underscores the need for medical schools to create a more supportive environment and reduce the stigma around mental health to retain students.

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