Depression is a major health problem globally. Depression is the second leading cause of death among people. Depression affects all population youth of any race, ethnicity gender identity, sexual orientation Socio economic status or community may be at risk for depression. Depression is complex but often preventable. Depression is the act of killing once owns self-voluntary. The mean post- test knowledge score (25) was greater than the mean pre-test score (14.9). The mean difference between pre-test and post-test score was (10.1). Pared ‘t’ score was 9.73 and it was significant at p<2.045 level. Hence research hypothesis H1 was accepted. This indicates that the STP was effective in increasing the knowledge of nursing students regarding depression.
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