Depression Statistics
You Are Not Alone

If you do think you might have a depressive disorder then you can take a depression test here on my site. In the meantime, take a look at the information below.

• Over 19 million Americans suffer from depression each year, effecting over 10% of our population
• Depression effects up to 25% of women and 12% of men
• Women are twice as likely to become depressed than men
• 3 out of 4 people that suffer from seasonal depresion are women

• Up to 10% of mothers experience depression within a few weeks of giving birth

• 20% experience depression before adulthood

• Over 2 million teens suffer from depression

• 30% of substance abusers also suffer with serious depression

• Elderly people are 5 times more likely to suffer from depression than younger adults

• Only 30% of people with depression actually seek treatment, which means 70% never get the treatment they need
• Over 80% of those who seek treatment will recover and return to their normal lives within just a few short weeks
• Approximately 15% suffering from severe depression commit suicide
• Over 2 million Americans over 18 suffer with manic depression (bipolar) each year
• Serious depression is one of the leading causes of diability in America
• Major life events can contribute to the onset of depression such as death of a loved one, job loss, etc.
• There is a much higher risk if there is a family history of depression
• There are over 7 different types of depression

The most important take-aways for you should be that

1. Depression is very common and nothing to be ashamed of!
2. Depression is very treatable!
3. You can feel better within just a few short weeks after starting treatment!

Now that you've learned about depression statistics, I invite you to go through this site and learn more facts about depression. Specifically, you'll learn about the different types of depression, chemical imbalances in the brain, causes of depression, different depression tests, and depression medications , how to deal with depression, facts about depression and the causes, depression treatments, and the symptoms of depression. Perhaps, more importantly, you'll learn how you can get depression support and help with depression so that you can begin to have a normal, happy, functioning life again!

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