Depression Statistics

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Depression facts and statistics

The statistics on depression are staggering. In this article you will learn more about the prevalence of depression and related mental health disorders in the nation and in the world at large.

According to studies conducted and published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the World Health Organization and information gathered from the National Institute of Mental Health, the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, the Center for Mental Health Services, and Brown University Long Term Care Quarterly, the following are true of people with depression.

General Depression Statistics

Statistics on Depression and Other Diseases

Statistics on the Economic Impact of Depression

Getting Help

Here is the good news however: depression is one of the most treatable illnesses - 80-90% find relief. Researchers diligently work to develop new and successful treatments for depression among all age groups. Studies suggest patients that seek treatment, whether from psychotherapy, medication therapy, holistic therapy or a combination of these, as many as eighty percent or more improve dramatically. Unfortunately, many people with depression still suffer in silence, perhaps because they do not recognize the symptoms of depression or feel they cannot afford medical treatment for their disease.

If you or someone you know suffers from depression make sure you get help. There are literally thousands of online and offline support organizations.