Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Depression and anxiety are the two most common mental health conditions in the general population as well as in clinical practice. The present study was conducted to assess cases of depression among young adults. Materials & Methods: 76 patients of depression of both genders were selected and the level of depression was recorded using The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)during the two weeks before and including the day of survey completion. Results: Out of 76 patients, males were 30 and females were 46. Age group 20-30 years had 12 males and 18 females, 30-40 years had 10 males and 15 females and >40 years had 8 males and 13 females. 24 males and 36 females had nuclear family and 6 males and 10 females had joint family. Residence was rural in 12 males and 20 females and urban in 18 males and 26 females. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: The maximum number of patients suffering from depression was seen among young adults and most of them had mild level of depression.