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1st Int. Transborder Conf. of the Timor Island: Timor %u2013 Science without borderDili, 7-8 May 2025137Mapping Interventions to Alleviate Depression in Indonesian Medical Students: A Scoping ReviewMaria N.Triwardani1*, Nicholas E. Handoyo1, Teguh D.Nugroho1and Indra Y.Killing21 Faculty of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Nusa Cendana, Kupang %u2013Indonesia2Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Nusa Cendana, Indonesia*Corresponding author: mnoviatriwardani@gmail.comAbstractMental health is a critical component of overall health. Depression, as one of the most prevalent mental health disorders, represents a significant issue that necessitates effective solutions. Medical students face a high risk of depression due to heavy academic pressure, a competitive environment, and mental health stigma. However, factors and interventions targeting depression among medical students in Indonesia remain underexplored. This study aimed to identify the factors contributing to depression, evaluate the interventions that have been implemented, and analyze the factors leading to the success or failure of these interventions. A scoping review was used as the research design. The process includes identifying questions, searching literature, selecting studies, extracting data, and reporting results. This study used specific keywords such as depression, medical students, and Indonesian medical students across PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar, with inclusion criteria like studies within the past 10 years on depression among Indonesian medical students. Relevant data were extracted and descriptively analyzed to summarize findings and identify research gaps. Through a scoping review of 19 articles from a pool of 311 screened articles, 14 factors contributing to depression were identified, which can be divided into internal factors (such as sleep quality, stress levels, and emotional intelligence) and external factors (such as social media use and lack of social support). The study found only two types of interventions: classical music therapy and a healthy diet that included 14 types of fruits and vegetables. Classical music therapy had shown positive effects on psychological well-being, while a healthy diet offered physical benefits. Although effective, the success of these interventions depended on individual preferences, accessibility, and consistency in daily implementation. There is still ample opportunity for research, particularly in developing interventions to reduce depression. Overall, internal factors are the predominant causes of depression among medical students. This study recommends the need for more robust study designs, such as longitudinal studies, to evaluate the longterm impact of these interventions. Furthermore, interventions should adopt a more personalized and sustainable approach. Keywords: Depression, Medical Students, Intervention, Mental Health, Indonesian Medical Student.