Depression Facts and Statistics

Here are a few important facts that you may not know:

• One in five people suffer from depression at some stage of their lives.
• Women suffer from depression twice as much as men.
• One in four women will experience depression at least once in their lives.
• 60-80% of depressed people can be treated with success.
• For every two murders in America, there are three suicides
• Since 1945 cases of depression have increased tenfold.
• Up to 80% of suicides happen as a result of depression
• About 50 million people in the United States are depressed. 

There are a number of interesting conclusions that come from these facts:

Depression is increasing. This must be due to society and changes in lifestyle.

Educating people about depression and encouraging them to seek help will reduce suicide.

Only a small percentage of cases are due to a chemical imbalance.

Support helps enormously.

Goal-setting encourages hope.

Self Esteem is a big issue, work on this and you protect yourself from the hits you take in life.

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