Addressing the Epidemic of Depressive Symptoms Among Medical Students in Pakistan: Challenges and Solutions

Authors

  • Saqib H. Ansari Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Physician, Children's Hospital Karachi, Pakistan.
  • Qammar Jabbar Specialty Registrar (ST4), General Adult Psychiatry, North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare, NHS Trust, UK

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36570/jduhs.2024.1.2123

Abstract

Medical education is often considered one of the most challenging and demanding fields of study. Medical students are required to acquire vast amounts of knowledge, master complex clinical skills, and navigate high-pressure clinical environments.

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Published

2024-03-30

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H. Ansari, S., & Jabbar, Q. (2024). Addressing the Epidemic of Depressive Symptoms Among Medical Students in Pakistan: Challenges and Solutions. Journal of the Dow University of Health Sciences (JDUHS), 18(1), 1–2. https://doi.org/10.36570/jduhs.2024.1.2123

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Vol. 18 No. 1

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