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News India Live, Digital Desk: A recent survey conducted on the students of GSVM Medical College and other institutions in Kanpur has created concern in the medical world. Statistics show that young people preparing to become doctors are themselves falling prey to serious mental illness. Both MBBS (UG) and post-graduation (PG) level students were included in this survey.
Main figures of the survey (Shocking Stats)
The survey results have painted a scary picture of the mental state of students:
UG Students (MBBS): about to graduate 27% Students are experiencing symptoms of moderate to severe depression.
PG Students (MD/MS): doing post-graduation 31% Students have been found to be victims of depression.
Compare: The rate of depression was found to be high among PG students, the main reason for which is said to be excessive workload and worry about the future.
5 big reasons for stress (Reasons for Stress)
Experts and psychiatrists have attributed this condition to some major factors:
Pressure of working hours: PG students often have to work shifts of 24 to 36 hours, which leads to sleep deprivation and physical fatigue.
Career and Competition: Difficult medical courses and increasing competition for specialization creates mental pressure.
Behavior of patients and attendants: Students feel unsafe due to the increasing crowd in hospitals and sometimes misbehavior by attendants.
social isolation: Due to studies and duties, students are not able to give time to their family and friends, due to which they start feeling lonely.
Bullying and ragging: Although there are strict rules, in some cases the strained relationship between senior-junior also causes mental pressure.
Tips and tricks
The survey report also gives some suggestions to improve the condition of students:
regular in medical colleges counseling session Should be made mandatory.
The working hours of doctors should be streamlined so that they can get adequate rest.
Sports and entertainment activities should be promoted in the campuses.