<![CDATA[Internet addiction is a pattern of excessive and uncontrolled internet use that may negatively affect students’ academic performance and mental health. University students are in early adulthood, a developmental stage that is vulnerable to academic and emotional stressors. Therefore, uncontrolled internet use may increase the risk of mental health problems. This study aimed to determine the relationship between internet addiction and mental health among nursing students at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Dehasen Bengkulu. This study employed an analytical design with a cross-sectional approach. The population consisted of all nursing students, with a total sample of 87 respondents selected using total sampling technique. The research instruments used were the Internet Addiction Test (IAT) to measure the level of internet addiction and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-42) to assess mental health status. Data were analyzed using univariate and bivariate analyses with the Chi-Square test at a significance level of 0.05. The results showed that 53 respondents (60.0%) experienced internet addiction and 50 respondents (57.5%) experienced mental health disorders. The Chi-Square test revealed a p-value of 0.007 (p < 0.05), indicating a significant relationship between internet addiction and mental health among nursing students at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Dehasen Bengkulu. Students are encouraged to manage their internet use wisely and develop adaptive coping strategies to maintain their mental health.]]>
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