Triglycerides, cholesterol, and depressive symptoms among undergraduate medical students: a cross-sectional study

Depression is one of the most common mental disorders among undergraduate stu-dents, particularly those in medical training, who face high academic demands and emotional burdens. Biological factors such as lipid abnormalities have been proposed as contributors to depressive symptoms, although evidence in this group is scarce. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the association between triglyceride and total choles-terol levels and depressive symptoms in medical students.