Prevalência e os fatores predisponentes associados à depressão em acadêmicos da área de saúde: revisão de literatura

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Depressive disorders usually begin at a young age and are recurrent throughout life. For these reasons, depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide in terms of years lost due to disability. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study is to verify the prevalence and predisposing factors associated with depression in health students. METHODOLOGY: The present study is an exploratory and descriptive study carried out through a literature review. RESULTS: Many prevention programs implemented over a lifetime have provided evidence on reducing high levels of depressive symptoms. Effective community approaches to preventing depression focus on a number of actions that involve strengthening protective factors and reducing risk factors. CONCLUSION: It is important that universities / colleges develop and implement mental health intervention programs, thus contributing to the prevention and minimization of psychological morbidity, such as depression.