Prevalence of depression amongst medical students: a meta-analysis.

Rohan Puthran, Melvyn W B Zhang, Wilson W Tam, Roger C Ho

April 2016

Synopsis of Social media discussions

Several discussions highlight the importance of the research, such as one mentioning the higher prevalence of depression among medical students and supporting it with scientific evidence, while others recognize the topic's societal relevance without extensive critique or detailed analysis. The tone ranges from supportive to neutral, reflecting a recognition of the article's significance without strong emotional reactions or in-depth debate.

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Readers show moderate curiosity, as some posts question the prevalence rates and discuss the societal context, but there is limited deep engagement.

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The discussions generally do not delve deeply into methodological critiques or extensive implications, suggesting a moderate level of engagement.

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The posts acknowledge the significance of the findings but do not indicate a transformative impact on policy or practice at this stage.

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    @ekaelair (Twitter)

    @julian_lawyer @otro_mauro_mas @MarFFitzgerald Y para que se informe le mando la evidencia científica https://t.co/2vJLfCN8UK https://t.co/I88v9INfbE https://t.co/DHQv5rM10B https://t.co/6IYf8U6xho
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  • Abdullah Al Qurashi
    @QurashiAbdula (Twitter)

    وايضًا الاكتئاب،، بناءً على دراسة (Meta-analysis) ضمت أكثر من ٦٠،٠٠٠ طالب طب، وجدوا بأن ثلث طلاب الطب يعانون من الاكتئاب، ونسب العلاج منخفضة! https://t.co/ojkyVuhWMK
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    May 27, 2022

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  • Quentin
    @QueeeentinM (Twitter)

    @Philipp31561573 @frebaultchrist1 @ecsdmed https://t.co/jcmXqpTv3c https://t.co/pxI6E45v7e Je n'ai pas d'étude sociologique à vous donner. En revanche je vois que la prévenance des troubles psychiatriques est plus élevée que dans la population générale
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    February 7, 2021

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    @ideal_int (Twitter)

    ソースはこれ 医大生の鬱に関するメタ分析（2016） https://t.co/apwlZ2xZxa あとはWHOのオフィシャルサイト
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    October 26, 2019

Abstract Synopsis

  • Medical students worldwide experience depression at a rate of about 28%, with the highest rates among first-year students, but overall there isn't a significant difference in depression levels between medical and non-medical students.
  • Depression prevalence is slightly higher among female, postgraduate, Middle Eastern students, and those in their first year of medical school, but these differences are not statistically significant.
  • Despite the high prevalence of depression and suicidal thoughts among medical students, only a small proportion (around 13%) seek treatment for their mental health issues.