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September 10, 2025Regional lens.Open Access

Is Academics Really Spreading Depression? A Study on the Pervasiveness of Depression Among University Students

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MSMahnoor ShaukatUniversity of Azad Jammu and KashmirMSMuhammad Naqeeb Ul Khalil ShaheenUniversity of Azad Jammu and KashmirKAKhatiba AkhterUniversity of Azad Jammu and Kashmir

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Implication

Cross-sectional survey reveals high rates of depression in university students, highlighting the need for better mental health support.

Key Points

  • About 49.7% of participants showed moderate depression, indicating a significant mental health concern among university students.
  • The Beck Depression Inventory was used to assess levels of depression, with various categories identified among 600 surveyed students.
  • This descriptive study conducted a cross-sectional survey in two universities, utilizing stratified random sampling for participant selection.
  • The findings suggest a strong need for organized mental health programs to support students experiencing depression.

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Shaukat et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1abf954b1d3bfb60e42b7https://doi.org/10.62997/rl.2025.42071
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