Journal of Depression and Anxiety
Open Access

University of Leicester, United Kingdom

Biography

Ms. Arunpreet Sahota is currently 3rd Year Medical Student of University of Leicester located in United Kingdom. She is pursuing her medical science studies focussed on Mental Health and Wellbeing issues.

Publications

• Case Report   
  The Mental Health and Wellbeing of Medical Students - A Case Study Reflection
  Author(s): Arunpreet Sahota*
  
  Introduction: Depression is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental disorders among adults, previously seen as an acute and self-limiting illness, but now recognised as a chronic, lifelong illness. The importance of mental health and wellbeing has been recognised among young adults and moreover healthcare professionals. Interviewing a patient with chronic anxiety and depression, I reflect how these relate to published literature of the metal health and wellbeing of medical students. Methods: Interviewing a patient suffering with chronic anxiety and depressive illness, I highlight a number of areas I found thought provoking and review the published literature relating to mental health and wellbeing of medical students. Results: The prevalence of depression or depressive symptoms in medical students is around 27.2%.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2167-1044.20.9.363

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