Abstract

This study assessed psychosocial stressors and functional impairment in semi-urban adults with common mental disorders (CMDs) using WHODAS 2.0. A total of 105 participants (64 females, 41 males) aged 18 to 55 years were surveyed in Jaipur, Rajasthan, from December 2024 to June 2025. Participants self-reported CMD symptoms and stressors. A semi-structured psychosocial checklist and standardized tools (PHQ-9, GAD-7, WHODAS 2.0) were administered. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, t-tests, and hierarchical multiple regression. Females reported a higher mean stressor count (M = 3.86) than males (M = 3.63). WHODAS 2.0 showed high internal consistency (Cronbach’s α > 0.85). Depression severity predicted functional impairment, while psychosocial stressors did not show a significant predictive value. Results highlight the importance of CMD symptoms over cumulative stress burden in determining disability levels. Findings suggest the need for targeted interventions focusing on CMD symptom reduction.