When you feel like you are alone
just remember there are more fish struggling to breathe just like me and you.
Thank you Huffington Post for these easy go to stats . . .
350,000,000 The number of people
globally who are affected by some form of depression.
11% the percentage of adolescents
who have a depressive disorder by the age of 18.
70% the percentage by
which women are more likely than men to experience depression in
their lifetime.
16,000,000 The estimated number
of U.S. adults who had at least one major depressive episode 2012. This
made up approximately 6.9 percent of all adults in the country.
14% the percentage of women from
a 2013 postpartum depression study who had the disorder four to six weeks
after giving birth.
30% the number of college
students who reported feeling depressed, which disrupted their ability to
function in school.
$80,000,000,000 the
estimated annual cost of depression in the U.S. due to lost productivity
and health care.
8,000,000 The number
of ambulatory care visits from a 2010 CDC report where a major
depressive disorder was the primary diagnosis.
50% the percentage of Americans
with major depression who don't seek treatment for the mental illness.
10% the estimated number of
American adults age 65 and older who have a diagnosable depressive
disorder.
10 – 20 the number of
weeks psychotherapy treatments for depression usually lasts (though
it varies depending on the condition). In order for antidepressants to take
full effect, experts recommend giving the medication four to six weeks.
Find out more about the different type of depression therapies from The
Huffington Post through the link below.
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