Students are not exempt from the prevalent mental health issue of depression, which affects people of all ages. Growing depression among students can significantly affect their quality of life, education, and opportunities for the future. This abstract attempt to explore the factors that lead to student depression and its effects while highlighting the pressing necessity to deal with this problem. According to research, financial hardships, social isolation, academic pressure, and bad lifestyle choices are the main contributors to depression in students. Poor academic achievement, substance misuse, self-harm, suicide, and a decline in mental and physical health are just a few of the negative effects these issues may have. Students' daily lives, interpersonal interactions, and future prospects are all impacted by depression. It may result in low motivation, social isolation, and cognitive impairment.