Depressive symptoms and associated factors in medical interns at a tertiary hospital.
Kaveshin NaiduJohn R TorlineMichelle HenryHelena B ThorntonPublished in: The South African journal of psychiatry : SAJP : the journal of the Society of Psychiatrists of South Africa (2019)
Interns had a higher prevalence of depressive symptoms when compared to the general population. The feeling of being 'burnt out' was the most significant factor associated with the severity of depressive symptoms. It is imperative that the mental health of both medical students and newly qualified doctors be prioritised, supported and monitored.