A Point Prevalence assessment of depression by back depression inventory (BDI) scale and its relation with Psycho-wellness as per Modified MINI Scale (MMS)
Abstract
Depression is a major cause of morbidity worldwide. Although there are various studies were conducted in developed country but in India there is paucity of studies regarding depression in medical students who are more prone to have stress. So this study was conducted to study depression in medical students of SMS Medical College, Jaipur (Rajasthan) India. For study purpose 1st MBBS students were screened through Modified Mini Scale (MMS) to found out suspects of depression i.e. red and orange zone of psycho-wellness. Then Back Depression Inventory (BDI) Scale was administered in identified medical students of red and orange zone of psycho-wellness. Depression was found in 30.5% of medical students, out of which 21% had moderate to severe depression. Depression was found to be associated with psycho-wellness of student.
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Introduction
Depression is a state of low mood and aversion to activity that can affect a person's thoughts, behavior, feelings and sense of well-being1,2 . People with depressed mood can feel sad, anxious, empty, hopeless, helpless, worthless, guilty, irritable, ashamed or restless. Insomnia, excessive sleeping, fatigue, aches, pains, digestive problems or reduced energy may also be present3 .
Depression is a major cause of morbidity worldwide2 . Lifetime prevalence varies widely, from 3% in Japan to 71% in the Indian medical students. 4
Conclusion
Mental health status of the medical students was found in an alarming situation. About one third of students were having mild to severe grade of depression which requires some type of consultation or counseling. So it emphasizes the importance of screening for depression in medical students. So it can be diagnosed earlier to save students falling in severe depression. Patients with severe depression are tented to harm themselves so it is a sensitive issue. It should be taken care to protect this valuable future human resource.