
Types of Depression



















FActs
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Depression is the leading cause of disability in the US among people ages 15 - 44
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Rates of depression were higher among young adults between the ages of 18 and 25
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Two thirds of people with depression do not actively seek nor receive proper treatment
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80% of those treated for depression show an improvement in symptoms within 4 – 6 weeks of starting treatment
FActs
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Nearly 21% of adults in the United States will go on to develop Major Depressive Disorder at some point in their lives
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Depression is a leading cause of disability worldwide
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13.3 of all US teens ages 12 to 17 had at least one major depressive episode
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About 60% of adolescents with a major depressive episode did not get treatment

Understanding Depression
Crisis Hotlines
Need to talk to someone?
Specialists are available for confidential telephone counseling
Crisis Text Line:
Text HOME to 741741.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
If your life or someone else's is in imminent danger, please call 911.
If you are in crisis and need immediate help, please call: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)