“…Depressive disorders among university students are found to be associated with age, gender, marital status, family problems, social support, use of substance abuse, monetary problems, field of study, academic achievements, levels of education, social support, genetic disposition and risky sexual behavior (Awan, 2019). However, in case of PhD students, extended working hours, academic stress, supervisory support, financial insecurities and future uncertainties are commonly reported factors causing depressive disorders (Evans et al, 2018;Woolston, 2019;Winter et al, 2021).…”