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Depression is the most common mental health disorder in the United States among teens and adults. (4)

Only 20% of those who experience depression will receive an appropriate treatment plan. (5)

97% of those suffering from depression say their work, home life, and relationships are negatively affected. (5)

54% of people believe depression is a personal weakness. (2)

80% of depressed people are not currently receiving any treatment. (2)

18.8 million American adults, or about 9.5% of the U.S. population age 18 and older, suffer from depression each year. (2)

16% of all adults will experience depression. (5)

Women are twice as likely as men to develop depression. (5)

1 in 5 women will develop clinical depression over the course of her life. (5)

41% of depressed women are too embarrassed to seek help. (2)

14.9% of college students have reported ever being diagnosed with depression. (3)

About 20 percent of teens will experience depression before they reach adulthood. (4)

Between 10 to 15 percent of teenagers have some symptoms of depression at any one time. (4)

About 5 percent of teens are suffering from major depression at any one time. (4)