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Dr. Cassone
Jul 6, 2018

Major Depression

One of the most common mental disorders in the United States.


Definition:

A period of two weeks or longer during which there is either depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure, and at least four other symptoms that reflect a change in functioning, such as problems with sleep, eating, energy, concentration, self-image or recurrent thoughts of death or suicide.


Prevalence of Major Depressive Episode Among Adults

➤ An estimated 16.2 million adults in the United States had at least one major depressive episode. This number represented 6.7% of all U.S. adults.

➤ The prevalence of major depressive episode was higher among adult females (8.5%) compared to males (4.8%).

➤ The prevalence of adults with a major depressive episode was highest among individuals aged 18-25 (10.9%).

➤ The prevalence of major depressive episode was highest among adults reporting two or more races (10.5%).


National Institute of Mental Health

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/major-depression.shtml


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