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Major Depression Facts
Understanding Clinical (Major) Depression Today
MAJOR DEPRESSION is a huge problem and it is growing. By looking at the statistics we can clear up common misconceptions and make it easier to tackle major depression at its root.
Major depression is the No.1 psychological disorder in the western world.(1) It is growing in all age groups, in virtually every community, and the growth is seen most in the young, especially teens. At the rate of increase, it will be the 2nd most disabling condition in the world by 2020, behind heart disease.
The escalation in the problem, as well as the facts relating to recurring episodes of depression show that while the first line treatment of depression by antidepressants may sometimes control the symptoms, it usually does little to give sufferers depression-free lives.
More than ever, we need to look at alternatives to drugs that will equip us to deal effectively with the triggers that allow depression to take hold again and again. This is where drug treatments fail.
Facts on major depression
First and foremost, clinical or major depression is growing at an incredible rate.
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People of all ages, backgrounds, lifestyles, and nationalities suffer from major depression, with a few exceptions.
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Up to 20% of people experience symptoms of depression.
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10 times more people suffer from major depression now than in 1945 (2)
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The average age of first onset of major depression is 25-29 |
