Mood Disorder of Medical Residents in Recent Era--Considering the Characteristics of the Generation Educated with Latitude

近年，特に若年者においてうつ病が多様化し，医学教育の現場でも対応困難な場面を体験することは多い．本稿では，「ゆとり世代」の特徴も踏まえたうえで若者のうつ病について概説し，医学生・研修医のメンタル面での初期対応に資する情報を提供する.
In recent years, depression has become diverse, particularly in the younger population. In the field of medical education, it is assumed that a number of educators often experience difficulties in attending to their learners with depression. In this review article, information which contributes to the promotion of mental health for medical residents is provided, considering the knowledge of recent depression in the younger population, including its diversity together with the characteristics of the "generation educated with latitude".