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1R. Naga Kishore, 2B. Sai Sree Reddy, 3E. Bhanu Sree, Zeeshan 4Fatima, P. Hema Sri

1Professor, and Head, Department of Pharmacology, Geethanjali College of Pharmacy, Cheeryal(V), Keesara(M), Medchal-Malkajgiri Dist, Telangana State-501301, Permanently Affiliated to JNTUH.

2Geethanjali College of Pharmacy, Cheeryal(V), Keesara(M), Medchal-Malkajgiri Dist, Telangana State-501301, permanently affiliated to JNTUH.

3Geethanjali College of Pharmacy, Cheeryal(V), Keesara(M), Medchal-Malkajgiri Dist, Telangana State-501301, permanently affiliated to JNTUH.

4Geethanjali College of Pharmacy, Cheeryal(V), Keesara(M), Medchal-Malkajgiri Dist, Telangana State-501301, permanently affiliated to JNTUH.

5Geethanjali College of Pharmacy, Cheeryal(V), Keesara(M), Medchal-Malkajgiri Dist, Telangana State-501301, permanently affiliated to JNTUH.

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Abstract

The present survey aimed to determine the prevalence of depression among arts, science, and engineering students, A cross-sectional survey among a random sample of students (N=375) enrolled from different colleges in the Medchal Malkajgiri who responded to the PHQ9 questionnaire and demographics associated with depression. To put it briefly this observation found that depression affects a sizeable portion of students in their 20s and 30s, mostly male students. Examining the contributing factors—such as living situations, family income, alcohol consumption, nutrition, and nicotine—it was discovered that several activities and characteristics were linked to a higher incidence of depression.

Keywords: Prevalence, Depression, Arts, Science & Engineering Students.

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