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The Lowdown on Depression

· Percentage of families of depressed patients manifesting significant family dysfunction: 50-75%

· Percentage of depressed women who report marital difficulties: 50%

· Lifetime prevalence of major depression for men: 2.6%

· Lifetime prevalence of major depression for women: 7%

· Rate of depression relapse for recovering patients: 33% to 50%

· Median age at onset of depression is 32

· Depressive disorders are the leading cause of disability in the U.S. for ages 15-44

· People with depression are four times as likely to develop a heart attack than those without a history of the illness.

· 80% of individuals affected by depression do not receive treatment

· Depression affects more than 14 million American adults

· Depression affects age 18+ (6.7%)

Source: (Buffer, 2015).

Reference Page Entry

Buffer, T. (2015). I scream, You scream, We all scream. News and Trends, ().