Doha, Qatar: Intensive efforts by the health authorities to raise awareness about mental health conditions in the country have yielded positive results.

In a recent study conducted at key primary health care centres in Qatar, researchers found that the level of public awareness regarding depression is generally acceptable, with participants demonstrating positive attitudes towards individuals affected by depression.

The study, titled ‘Public Awareness and Prevalence of Depression Symptoms among Patients Attending Primary Health Care Centres in Qatar,’ aimed to assess public awareness of depression and estimate the prevalence of depression among participants, which is published in Asian Journal of Medicine and Health.