A recent CDC report reveals a concerning rise in depression cases in the US, nearly doubling from 7.3% in 2015-16 to over 13% in 2021-23. Adolescents aged 12-19 are the most affected, with a prevalence of 19.2%. The report emphasizes that depression is a treatable medical condition, not just a passing mood.Depression becoming more common in the US, says CDC
A recent CDC report reveals a concerning rise in depression cases in the US, nearly doubling from 7.3% in 2015-16 to over 13% in 2021-23. Adolescents aged 12-19 are the most affected, with a prevalence of 19.2%. The report emphasizes that depression is a treatable medical condition, not just a passing mood.