<![CDATA[Mental health has become a significant issue with implications for academic performance and psychological functioning and wellbeing of university students at an alarming rate worldwide. Particularly, undergraduate mathematics students experience many academic complexities derived from the abstract nature of mathematical frameworks, robust curriculum, and rigorous academic standards. This study examines the effect of mathematics anxiety, academic stress, and sleep quality on the mental health of mathematics undergraduate students. A quantitative design was used to achieve the research goal, and data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Undergraduate students of the mathematics department were selected for data collection. Multiple factors associated with mathematics anxiety, including academic workload, sleep quality, and mental health outcomes, were investigated and analyzed in this study. The results revealed that mathematics anxiety had the strongest relationship with mental health (r = 0.82), followed by academic stress (r = 0.68), while sleep quality had a moderate negative relationship (r = -0.54). Based on the results above, it can be seen that there are various influences that impact mathematics students’ psychological well-being, whether in the form of academic or lifestyle factors. Poor mental health contributes significantly to anxiety and is responsible for increased psychological stress, emotional instability, and decreased self-reliance. This paper highlights the need for mental health support services, stress reduction, and academic counseling for mathematics students. Educational institutions are also encouraged to implement practical solutions to enhance students’ general wellness and academic achievement based on this study.]]>
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