Depression among College and University Students- A Sociological Analysis

The present empirical study carried out by studying under graduate and post graduate student. A large number of students possesses complain about mild to severe depression. Yet a very few number of them soughed treatment for their symptoms. Further it is evident from the study that the men are more prone to depression than the women. The role of social support and social institution reviewed in this process and there is also suggestion for future research.