Young students start new phase of their lives at university after finishing secondary
school. Like any transition in life, the period after leaving high school can be a
shock and a crisis. The many changes, the many places to fit in and the start of independent
life all coincide, and this can cause considerable anxiety for young people, as most
of them are starting their independent lives at this time. These students will be
workers in the future carrying these effects with them. The aim of this study is to
understand the mental health status and problems of first-year students currently
enrolled for three undergraduate business courses in Budapest, in Hungary. This research
used the EPOCH model and the validated EPOCH-H questionnaire. According to the results,
the mental health of students needs to be strengthened in typical teaching processes,
and the preservation and improvement of students' mental health should be in the major
focus of attention for all higher education institutions in the future. The results
of the study show that mental health has a significant impact on student well-being
and consequently influences sustainability. The results of the study will be continuously
updated as the survey is conducted every semester.
