Assessment of depression, anxiety, and stress among medical students enrolled in a medical college of Udaipur, Rajasthan, India

Dr. Rakhi Luthra; Maitri R. Hathi; Himanshu Nagar

Assessment Of Depression, Anxiety, And Stress Among Medical Students Enrolled In A Medical College Of Udaipur, Rajasthan, India, GJRA - Global Journal For Research Analysis(GJRA), GJRA | World Wide Journals

Volume : IX, Issue : V, May - 2020

Assessment of depression, anxiety, and stress among medical students enrolled in a medical college of Udaipur, Rajasthan, India

Dr. Rakhi Luthra, Maitri R. Hathi, Himanshu Nagar

Abstract :

Objective: To determine the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress among medical students. Methodology: Using predesigned and validated DASS 21 scale items the students underwent with a face-to-face interview. Conclusion: It is observed that emotional distress is common among medical students. Therefore there is an immediate need for attention, support and personal counselling.