India, Nov. 11 -- Unmarried people are more likely to experience depression compared to those who are married, according to a comprehensive study published on November 4, in the journal Nature Human Behaviour. This striking finding which highlights a consistent pattern regardless of cultural differences, emerges from research that spans seven countries across different continents.

Depression affects millions worldwide and is expected to become even more prevalent in the coming years. While many factors contribute to this mental health condition, the study found an unexpected influence - marital status. Researchers gathered data from over 100,000 participants in the United States, United Kingdom, Mexico, Ireland, Korea, China, and Indones...