Prospective Study on the Relationship between Social Support and Depression in Young Adults

Abstract

Background: Depression is a widespread mental health condition with significant implications for individuals' well-being, including social withdrawal, decreased productivity, and heightened risk of suicide. Social support has been identified as a crucial protective factor against depression, yet its relationship with depression in young adults remains underexplored. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the prospective association between social support and depression in this demographic.