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Advanced Neurology                                                    Depression and its risk factors in India




































                                     Figure 6. Flow diagram showing the causes and prevention of depression

            In particular, prioritizing mental  health services and   multifaceted factors contributing to the high rates and
            workplace  programs is  essential. It  is crucial  to adopt   negative consequences of depression in India.
            integrated healthcare approaches that address mental as
            well as physical health, along with community support and   Acknowledgments
            early intervention strategies. Policymakers must implement   The authors are highly thankful to the Institute of Human
            national mental health strategies and increased funding,   Genetics for the support in the present study.
            particularly in a country with high suicide rates such as
            India. Collaborative efforts involving healthcare providers,   Funding
            policymakers, employers, and communities are crucial
            for addressing the multifaceted impacts of depression.   None.
            Furthermore, recognizing the importance of linguistic
            diversity and ensuring equitable access to education in   Conflict of interest
            students’ preferred languages would be vital steps toward   The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest.
            fostering an inclusive learning environment. By doing so,
            an environment can be created in which all students feel   Author contributions
            valued, understood, and empowered to reach their full   Conceptualization:  Parvinder Kumar, Agar Chander
            potential. This commitment would not only enhance     Pushap, Amrit Sudershan
            educational outcomes but also promote social cohesion and   Visualization: Mohd Younis, Amrit Sudershan
            contribute to the overall well-being of Indian society.
                                                               Writing‑original draft: Agar Chander Pushap, Sheetal Bhagat,
            5. Conclusion                                         Pallavi Sachdeva, Srishty Sudershan, Amrit Sudershan
                                                               Writing‑review & editing: Parvinder Kumar, Mohd Younis,
            This review has clarified the intricate landscape of MDD   Amrit Sudershan
            research in India, recognizing this complex neurological
            condition  as being influenced  by diverse  causes,   Ethics approval and consent to participate
            including professional, individual, and interpersonal
            factors. Considering these findings, it advocates for the   Not applicable.
            implementation of a comprehensive, culturally aware   Consent for publication
            mental  health  strategy.  This strategy should  prioritize
            specific interventions and programs targeting the   Not applicable.


            Volume 4 Issue 3 (2025)                         49                               doi: 10.36922/an.5940
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