srjehlSRJEHLSRJEHL2788-9521https://doi.org/10.47310/srjel.2021.v01i01.005Differential Demographics of Mental Health: A Pilot Study on Pre-Service Primary School Teachers of Wayanad District of KeralaSaumyaR.S.AfeefTharavattathResearch Scholar, Research Centre, Farook Training College, Calicut-673632, IndiaAsst. Professor, Farook Training College, Calicut-673632, , IndiaThe present study investigates the differential effect of selected demographic factors on the mental health of pre-service primary school teachers in Wayanad district, Kerala (India). Recognizing that teacher quality plays a vital role in shaping the standard of education, this study emphasizes the psychological preparedness of future teachers as a crucial determinant of educational effectiveness. Using a descriptive research design based on the normative survey method, data were collected from a random sample of 284 pre-service teachers (39 males and 245 females) enrolled in D.El.Ed. programmes. The Mental Health Inventory for Adults (MHIA) and the Socio-Economic Status Scale (SESS) were used as assessment tools. Statistical analyses, including independent sample t-tests and one-way ANOVA, were conducted to examine the impact of gender, residential locale, family type, socio-economic status, and academic achievement on mental health. The findings revealed that gender, residential locale, type of family, and academic achievement significantly influenced mental health, while socio-economic status did not show a significant effect. Male, rural, high-achieving teacher trainees from extended families exhibited better mental health than their female, urban, low-achieving counterparts from nuclear families. The results highlight the need for teacher education programmes to integrate mental health awareness and support mechanisms to enhance the overall well-being and professional competence of future educators.