Vol. 7, Issue 1, Part F (2025)

Adolescence is a crucial developmental stage characterized by rapid biological, emotional, and social changes that increase vulnerability to psychological illnesses. Among these, depression is a significant mental health issue, especially among teenage females, who frequently face increased environmental and psychosocial stress. The current study sought to determine how common depressive symptoms were among teenage girls living in rural areas and how they related to sleep habits and digital stressors. Key depressive indicators, such as sadness, anhedonia, exhaustion, difficulty concentrating, and suicidal thoughts, were examined in conjunction with sleep duration, bedtime, wake time, and sleep quality using a cross-sectional design. The results showed that over 60% of individuals had regularly depressed symptoms, and there was a strong correlation between mood impairment and sleep disturbance, delayed sleep initiation, and frequent night awakenings. Emotional anguish was further exacerbated by irregular digital involvement and online abuse. The study emphasizes that teenage depression symptomatology is mostly determined by sleep disturbance and stress. To increase psychological resilience and lower the risk of depression in rural adolescent girls, comprehensive interventions that emphasize digital well-being, sleep hygiene, and family support are recommended.