Depression in Medical Students

Around the world, anxiety and depressive disorders are quite common disorders. This article examines the prevalence of anxiety and depressive disorders among medical school graduates and explains any possible risk factors that may be present. Those from the Middle East have a greater frequency of depression than those from other nations. These illnesses affect women more frequently than they do men. Academic and non-academic elements can be used to separate the causes of certain morbidities. There is an inconclusiveness of whether medical students experience these symptoms more commonly than their counterparts. The present review provided a crosssectional picture of the students’ psychological well-being, which is crucial to formulate a health policy for preventive and therapeutic purposes.