• Chauhan Roshni B.

Background Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression, it affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems. You may have trouble doing normal day-to-day activities, and sometimes you may feel as if life isn't worth living. Although depression may occur only once during your life, people typically have multiple episodes. Objective The main aim and objective of the survey study were to evaluate the knowledge regarding Depression among the adults (25-45). Materials and methods A descriptive design was adopted. 100 adults (age 25-45) were selected by using convenient sampling technique on the basis of inclusion criteria to assess the knowledge regarding Depression among adults (age 25-45). The data was collected from who fulfilled inclusive criteria, Consent was taken from them by explaining the purpose of the study. A self- structured questionnaires was used to assess knowledge regarding depression in adults. Conclusion: The study highlights the need to organize the health education campaigns on depression to enhance their knowledge.

knowledge, Depression, Adults

"A Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Depression Among The Adults (age 25-45) in Gandhinagar district, Gujarat.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 11, page no.c316-c319, November-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2311244.pdf

"A Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Depression Among The Adults (age 25-45) in Gandhinagar district, Gujarat.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 11, page no. ppc316-c319, November-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2311244.pdf