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A Study of Knowledge and Awareness, and Perception On Depression Among Young Adults In Yangon Region (Sist Naing Kyaw, 2023) Sist Naing Kyaw This study was a community-based descriptive study. The objective of the study is to assess knowledge and awareness, and perception of depression among young adults in the Yangon region. In this study, 224 young adults were collected randomly, and the questionnaires were administered through both face-to-face interviews and online surveys with a Google form. The knowledge, awareness and perception of depression were assessed by using the Myanmar version of questionnaires. The secondary data was collected from the Ministry of health and sport and WHO websites. The study reveals that over 50% of young adults answered correctly in 54% of knowledge and awareness of depression questions. Over 50% of young adults answered correctly in 72% of perception of depression questions. However, there are some weaknesses in knowledge, awareness and perception. Therefore, health education in high schools and universities was important for the Yangon region and more investment in mental health is needed to develop mental health facilities such as emergency hotline centers, etc. Additionally, human resources in mental health are the important issues that need to be developed in the Yangon region. 2023-01-01 https://meral.edu.mm/records/8840