Background Depression is a major population health challenge globally. This systematic
review and meta-analysis aims to (i) determine depression prevalence and (ii) identify the …

Background: Health science students in post-secondary institutions experience high levels
of depression and anxiety due to increased stress levels, workload, low socioeconomic …

Objectives: To quantify the extent and variation of depression, anxiety and stress among
medical and non-medical Saudi Arabian students. Methods: In this cross-sectional study …

Background Co-existence of depression and anxiety can be associated with severe
detrimental consequences to the physical, mental and social wellbeing of the affected …

Introduction. Depressive disorders are the leading causes of disability and disease burden
worldwide. They were ranked fifth among the top causes of death and disability in Saudi …

Objectives Among medical students, depression, anxiety, and stress (DAS) are key public
wellbeing challenges that require epidemiological research. We aimed to evaluate potential …

Introduction and Objective Dentists experience high amounts of professional stress
beginning with their student years in dental school. This stress, given its early onset, may …

Background Evidence suggests physicians have higher rates of mental distress than other
professionals. Although multiple studies have been conducted among Saudi medical …

Alexithymia is a condition in which a person is unable to explain his/her emotions, bodily
sensations, or discuss sentiments. This study aims to determine the prevalence of …

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has increased psychological disorders among
adolescents and young adults. Methods: This study used a cross-sectional design. An online …