Assessment of depression and suicidal behaviour among medical students in Portugal

OBJECTIVES: To examine depression and suicidal behaviour and associated factors in a sample of medical students in Portugal. METHODS: year at the University of Lisbon. Participants answered a self-report survey including questions on demographic and clinical variables. Statistical analyses were conducted using the chi-square test, with a Monte Carlo simulation when appropriate. RESULTS: years of medical school regarding rate of depression and suicidal behaviour. CONCLUSIONS: Since depression and suicidal behaviour are mental health problems affecting a significant proportion of medical students, medical schools should implement programs that promote mental health wellness, physical health and economic status between other factors.