Open AccessThe Prevalence of Depression among Medical Students: A Worldwide Literature Review
Author(s) -
Abdulaziz H. M. M. M. Alajmi,
Bandar B. J. M. M. Almutairi,
Mohammad R. M. R. H. Alajmi,
Salman S. S. S. S. A. Alazemi,
Abboud Mohammad Alhussain,
Fawaz Majed Ata'Allah Sh Salman,
Abdullah J. A. Alomran
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of pharmaceutical research international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2456-9119
DOI - 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i60b34908
Subject(s) - depression (economics) , coping (psychology) , medicine , medical school , psychiatry , psychology , prevalence , clinical psychology , epidemiology , medical education , economics , macroeconomics
Stress is one of the main factors that might lead to depression in the long term; medical students are susceptible to stress and depression more than other students.
Aim: to look at the prevalence of depression among medical students.
Methodology: The authors looked at published studies on the internet about the depression rates among medical students in different areas around the world.
Results: Most of the literature showed that there is a significant prevalence of depression among students during medical school.
Conclusion: Due to high rates of depression among medical students, coping strategies for stress and depression should be offered to medical students to prevent future complications.