Prevalence and associated factors of depression and anxiety symptoms among college students: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

Highlights • COVID-19 patients displayed high levels of PTSS and increased levels of depression. • Patients with preexisting psychiatric disorders reported worsening of psychiatric symptoms. • Higher levels of psychiatric symptoms were found among health care workers. • A decrease in psychological well-being was observed in the general public. • However, well conducted large-scale studies are highly needed.

Medical students are at high risk for depression and suicidal ideation. However, the prevalence estimates of these disorders vary between studies.