Analysis of Depression in Married Women: A Quantitative Exploration of PHQ-9 Responses on Neuropathogenesis

Depression is a growing issue among married women that is often influenced by social, emotional, and psychological factors. This study used a quantitative survey-based technique to investigate how prevalent and severe depression symptoms are in Andhra Pradesh. Data was collected from 62 married women who participated using the PHQ-9 questionnaire. The majority of individuals reported suffering fatigue, apathy towards previously loved activities, and sleep disturbances. However, deeper problems like self-criticism and failure feelings came to the surface. A small yet concerning proportion of women reported thoughts of suicide, despite the rarity of significant psychomotor abnormalities. These findings highlight the need of social support, timely treatment, and mental health awareness. Married women in similar sociocultural circumstances will benefit substantially from counselling services and targeted health efforts that address these difficulties.