depression...
over 20% of americans get some form of depression in their lifetime.over 5% of americans have a depressive disorder every year.the average age of onset of major depression is in the mid-20's.about 15% of people hospitalized for depression eventually take their own lives.the highest suicide rates in the united states are found in white men over 85.almost all people who commit suicide have a diagnosable disorder, commonly a depressive or substance abuse disorder.women are almost twice as likely as men to experience a depressive episode during their lifetime.although men are more likely than women to die by suicide, women attempt suicide about twice as often as men.depression in women is misdiagnosed about 30%-50% of the time.4% - 5% of american teenagers are depressed, meaning about 750,000 teenagers are depressed at a given time.500,000 american teenagers make serious attempts at suicide each year. about 1,700 succeed.suicide is the third leading cause of death among teenagers in the united states, after accidents and murders.90% of parents with teenagers believe their child is or has been depressed or suicidal.about 66% of adolescents are never diagnosed or treated for depression.
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