Impact of Depression on Physical Health of Young Adults

Research Proposal

Contents
Topic: Impact of depression on the physical health of young adults.....................................................3
INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................................3
Research Aim..........................................................................................................................................3
Research Objectives................................................................................................................................3
Research Questions.................................................................................................................................3
Rationale for choosing this project..........................................................................................................3
Literature Review......................................................................................................................................4
Methodology..............................................................................................................................................5
REFERENCES..........................................................................................................................................6

Topic: Impact of depression on the physical health of young adults.
INTRODUCTION
Depression can be referred to as a mental health disorder that is characterized by
constantly depressed mood or a loss of interest in day-to-day activities which causes an
impairment in the daily life to a great extent (Anaby and et.al., 2020). There can be various
causes of depression in young adults such as stress, peer problems, witness of violence etc. The
symptoms of depression in young adults can include anxiety, guilt, insomnia, lack of
concentration, weight gain or weight loss, low energy levels etc. Therefore, it is important for the
healthcare professionals as well as the friends and family members of the individual to adopt
appropriate measures so as to control and manage the situation properly. The report will explain
the impact of depression on the physical health of young adults.
Research Aim
“To analyze the impact of depression on the physical health of young adults.”
Research Objectives
 To analyze the impact of depression on the physical health of young adults.
 To identify the challenges faced by young adults who are dealing with depression.
 To determine the different measures that can be adopted for managing depression in
young people.
Research Questions
 What is the impact of depression on the physical health of young adults?
 What are the challenges faced by young adults who are dealing with depression?
 What are the different measures that can be adopted for managing depression in young
people?
Rationale for choosing this project
The primary rationale for choosing this project is to enhance my learning about the
impact of depression on the overall physical health of young adults (Beloe and Derakshan,
2020). Apart from this, I also want to build a career in the field of healthcare and hence, this