The University of Malta study revealed “shocking” facts. Photo: Darrin Zammit LupiThe University of Malta study revealed “shocking” facts. Photo: Darrin Zammit Lupi

 

Eight per cent of medical and pharmacy students indicated they wanted to commit suicide because of stress and 22 per cent wanted to quit the course, according to a university study.

All of the respondents said they made use of alcohol while just over half smoked and 17 per cent said they used soft drugs. Another 30 per cent refused to answer.

Eight per cent of students who took part admitted to “almost always” feeling down and anxious while three per cent said they always felt that way. Another 75 per cent replied “sometimes”.

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