Teaching has been classified as a career with a high level of stress. New developments, such as the increased use of technology and the diversification of teaching roles, may exacerbate the already high levels of stress being experienced by educators. The purpose of this research is to ascertain the incidence of mental distress in the form of depression, anxiety, and stress among faculty members of private medical colleges in Karachi, Pakistan A total of 136 educators from private sector medical colleges in Karachi were selected to participate in the research. To assess psychological distress caused by depression, anxiety, and stress, the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS) were used.Teachers exhibited a significant incidence of depression symptoms (78.6 percent), anxiety symptoms (87.6 percent), and stress symptoms (64 percent). While 23.5 percent, 46.2 percent, and 36.7 percent of respondents, respectively, experienced severe to extremely severe depression, anxiety, and stress.Depression, anxiety, as well as stress have all been prevalent among university instructors. Proper measures need to be made to enhance teachers' mental stability, hence assuring high-quality education.

Keywords: Depression, anxiety, and stress.