Table 4

- Attitude towards depression and depressed persons among general population in Saudi Arabia.

Attituden (%)
Attitude items
Depression patients have weak personality332 (27.9)
I am willing to work with them759 (63.9)
I am willing to make friends with them745 (62.7)
I am willing to marry one with depression306 (25.8)
They are mentally retarded47 (4.0)
Person for seeking help in case of depressive symptoms development
Self-help470 (39.6)
Family/friends363 (30.6)
Psychiatrist291 (24.5)
Psychologist58 (4.9)
General practitioner6 (0.5)