Influences that affects the Level of Depression of Grade 10 students of San Pablo City National High School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

People suffer from depressive disorders. This disorder affects the physical and emotional quotient of the person, which cause poor performance, especially to students. In this study, the factors that influence levels of depression were determined. Discovering factors that trigger depression will provide an awareness of how it can be managed. The success of this research will lessen the 3.3 million of Filipinos reported by the National Center for Mental Health in 2018 suffering from this disorder.

METHODS

Random sampling was used in selecting the respective respondents. For this purpose, questionnaires were randomly distributed to Grade 10 students of San Pablo City National High school to determine the factors that affect the level of depression. In determining the depression level, the researchers used PHQ questionnaires.

RESULTS

The results show the determined factors were not significantly related to the level of depression of the respondents such as respondent's profile, home-related factors, and school-related factors. Majority of the respondents have mild depression; however, the said factors were not significant.

DISCUSSIONS

Most of the respondents’ experience depression and most of them experience mild depression. The results of the study showed that the respondents' profile, home-related factors, and school-related factors do not affect the level of depression of students. This showed that the given factors are not among the main reasons that cause depression to Grade 10 students. The researchers recommend creating a strong and trusting relationship with them. They should also explore treatment options in the environment of hope and optimism that will help them recover as soon as possible. They should surround their environment with happy vibes. They should trust themselves more. They should have faith in God to overcome their depression.