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September 12, 2025Regional lens.Open Access

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

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MSMahnoor ShaukatMSMuhammad Naqeeb Ul Khalil ShaheenKAKhatiba Akhter

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Cross-sectional survey finds high rates of depression in university students, suggesting need for mental health support.

Key Points

  • Nearly 50% of students reported moderate levels of depression, indicating a significant mental health concern.
  • Using the Beck Depression Inventory, results showed 49.7% of participants had moderate depression out of 600 surveyed.
  • This cross-sectional study involved students from two universities in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, assessing their mental well-being.
  • The findings underscore the importance of mental health programs, highlighting the need for early intervention and support.

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Shaukat et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d44b2a31b076d99fa54427https://doi.org/10.55737/rl.2025.42071
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