{"id":1623,"date":"2020-04-24T16:14:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-24T16:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=1623"},"modified":"2025-09-04T12:32:59","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T20:32:59","slug":"recognizing-symptoms-of-stress-and-depression-in-medical-students-and-how-to-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/recognizing-symptoms-of-stress-and-depression-in-medical-students-and-how-to-help","title":{"rendered":"Recognizing Symptoms of Stress and Depression in Medical Students (and How to Help)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In This Article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/recognizing-symptoms-of-stress-and-depression-in-medical-students-and-how-to-help\/#Signs_your_classmate_may_be_struggling\" >Signs your classmate may be struggling<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/recognizing-symptoms-of-stress-and-depression-in-medical-students-and-how-to-help\/#Changes_in_behaviour\" >Changes in behaviour<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/recognizing-symptoms-of-stress-and-depression-in-medical-students-and-how-to-help\/#Lack_of_motivation\" >Lack of motivation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/recognizing-symptoms-of-stress-and-depression-in-medical-students-and-how-to-help\/#Negative_sentiments\" >Negative sentiments&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/recognizing-symptoms-of-stress-and-depression-in-medical-students-and-how-to-help\/#Ways_to_help_a_classmate_in_need\" >Ways to help a classmate in need<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/recognizing-symptoms-of-stress-and-depression-in-medical-students-and-how-to-help\/#Open_communication\" >Open communication<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/recognizing-symptoms-of-stress-and-depression-in-medical-students-and-how-to-help\/#Sharing_mindfulness_practices\" >Sharing mindfulness practices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/recognizing-symptoms-of-stress-and-depression-in-medical-students-and-how-to-help\/#Suggest_professional_help\" >Suggest professional help<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>It&#8217;s vital that we have each other&#8217;s backs during the COVID-19 pandemic\u2014but how do you do this while practicing social distancing? Osmosis Medical Education Fellow and medical student Omer Rott shares his advice on managing stress and signs to look out for.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beginning medical school means starting many new things. Here in the Czech Republic, you start medical school immediately after high school. This means adjusting to living on your own for the first time, building a new social circle, and juggling a demanding schedule with completely different school requirements. This is a lot to deal with even without having a pandemic on the loose!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a medical student, you have to make time for all of the usual things life throws at you while dealing with a workload that takes up an enormous amount of time. Stress, anxiety, and depression are common among students generally\u2014so is it any wonder that a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/academicmedicine\/Fulltext\/2014\/03000\/Burnout_Among_U_S__Medical_Students,_Residents,.25.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">study conducted in the USA&nbsp;<\/a>found that medical students are more likely to experience burnout and symptoms of depression during their studies?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If someone is experiencing mental health issues, the first people who might notice are their fellow classmates. This represents a common dilemma in medical school: when it\u2019s hard to take care of yourself, how do you find the time to look out for others?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s a good chance that someone in your class is struggling to deal with the pressure of medical school, especially with COVID-19 wreaking havoc on medical schools and other institutions. In this blog post I hope to provide you with some basic tips on how to notice when a fellow student may be dealing with stress, anxiety, or depression, and what you might do to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/plans\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/fun-bite-sized-videos.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/fun-bite-sized-videos.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/fun-bite-sized-videos.png?resize=300,107 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Signs_your_classmate_may_be_struggling\"><\/span>Signs your classmate may be struggling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Changes_in_behaviour\"><\/span>Changes in behaviour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone has different behavior and characteristics. These behaviours might change over time, but no one completely changes overnight unless there\u2019s something wrong.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/learn\/Clinical_Reasoning:_Anxiety_disorders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Severe stress and anxiety<\/a>\u2014which often occurs during examination times and is&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6179084\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">especially common in medical students<\/a>\u2014can cause a change in one&#8217;s behaviour. These \u201cabnormal changes\u201d can be very noticeable, especially if you\u2019re seeing them in someone you spend a lot of time with.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may notice a change in a person\u2019s mood: they might seem \u201cdown\u201d, withdrawn, and much less talkative than they were before. They might carry themselves differently: smiling less or slouching when they walk.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Social media behaviors can be an indicator too. The person might post an unusual picture or caption on Instagram, share an ominous quote on Twitter, or change the frequency at which they\u2019d normally text you with updates. It might be easier to notice these things nowadays since people are more likely to be on social media. A student that reaches out less and less and avoids online meetings such as online lectures and hangouts, might be a student struggling with stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep in mind that some of these changes are common occurrences around examination time even during normal circumstances. The person you\u2019re worried about may just be focusing on their studies, or having an off day. Please keep these things in mind before jumping to conclusions about the overall state of their mental health! On the other hand, reaching out to checkup on someone isn\u2019t out of the ordinary during these times, just don\u2019t forget to keep&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/covid-19\/raisethelinepledge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">social distancing&nbsp;<\/a>while doing so!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/changes-in-behavior.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/changes-in-behavior.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/changes-in-behavior.png?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lack_of_motivation\"><\/span>Lack of motivation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Exam season is that time of the semester when you should be giving 110% to pass your exams so you can enjoy that well-earned semester break. However, it\u2019s also the time when stress and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/learn\/Major_depressive_disorder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">depression<\/a>&nbsp;are most likely to occur, and they often manifest as a lack of motivation to study, hang out, eat, or do, well, anything.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another sign of lack of motivation is sleeping too much or too little. This can be harder to notice, but some signs may be drinking unhealthy amounts of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/learn\/Psychomotor_stimulants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">coffee<\/a>, or complaints about being tired constantly, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/learn\/Insomnia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">being unable to sleep<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Negative_sentiments\"><\/span>Negative sentiments&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a future doctor, it\u2019s essential that you\u2019re able to remain attentive during conversations; this skill can sometimes lead to a clue that will help you make a clinical diagnosis. As a medical student\u2014and as a good friend in general!\u2014paying close attention to what someone is saying may help you determine if they\u2019re trying to ask for help.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You might hear a fellow student saying things like, \u201cI don\u2019t think I\u2019m good enough\u201d, \u201cI can\u2019t make myself study anymore\u201d, or, \u201cThis is hopeless&#8230;\u201d Statements like these often indicate temporary frustration, but if you hear these things again and again, it may very well be a subtle cry for help.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ways_to_help_a_classmate_in_need\"><\/span>Ways to help a classmate in need<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Open_communication\"><\/span>Open communication<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019d be surprised at how helpful checking in with a quick phone call or a text message can be for someone experiencing stress and depression. These things might seem small, but they can be proof that someone out there is looking out for you, cares about you, and will be there for you until things are okay.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can text friends during a study break, or even better, during a walk outside! You can create a support group during stressful times at school, where you can all keep an eye on each other, and keep spirits high with memes and daily pick-me-ups, like motivational quotes. My friends and I started a weekly online meet up to catch up and keep each other motivated during these difficult times, there are so many online platforms nowadays just pick one and give it a go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/open-communication.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/open-communication.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/open-communication.png?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sharing_mindfulness_practices\"><\/span>Sharing mindfulness practices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2019\/10\/31\/mindfulness-in-medicine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mindfulness&nbsp;<\/a>means paying attention to your body, thoughts, and emotions, and experiencing them without judgment. Taking things as they are now, makes it easier to focus, study, and find enjoyment in small things moving forward.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mindfulness is becoming more and more popular among students (at least in my faculty) especially during the pandemic because it\u2019s a short and simple way to relax and stay calm with everything going on. In addition, maybe the most important aspect of mindfulness (most important for us budget-conscious students!) it is free. A simple mediation session can take no more than 5\u201310 minutes, and it can be done almost anywhere, even right before an exam. The best thing is that it can be done either alone or with friends!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Try to introduce mindfulness and mediation to your classmates by either guiding them in their first session, meditating along with them, or simply sharing our weekly mindfulness sessions found on YouTube. Don\u2019t forget to check out our future LIVE events&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/sharing-mindfulness-practices.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/sharing-mindfulness-practices.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/sharing-mindfulness-practices.png?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Suggest_professional_help\"><\/span>Suggest professional help<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Last but by no means least, therapy. As medical students, we should never stigmatize therapy. Sometimes it\u2019s the right and best choice to talk to a professional, whether it\u2019s through university counseling services or by reaching out directly to a psychologist.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you think your friend would benefit from such a meeting, try to suggest therapy just as gently and respectfully as you would suggest it to a patient of yours. More often than not, it\u2019s the right call.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About Omer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Omer Rott is a third year medical student at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.muni.cz\/en\/about-us\/organizational-structure\/faculty-of-medicine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Masaryk University<\/a>&nbsp;in Brno, located in the Czech Republic. He is interested in Pediatrics. In his free time, Omer enjoys reading, baking, photography, and playing board games with his friends.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/2024-09-09T190357.132.png?w=700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/2024-09-09T190357.132.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/2024-09-09T190357.132.png?resize=300,107 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Try Osmosis today! 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