DEPRESSION
Depression can negatively affect both physical health and quality of life, contributing to fatigue, chronic illness, and reduced social and emotional well-being. From 2019 to 2023, the percentage of Americans at risk for depression remained steady across almost all age groups. However, individuals in the youngest age group saw an increase in their rate of depression. In addition, those who are not married and those with lower incomes have a higher rate of being at risk for depression.
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Definition:
Percent of individuals who either report feeling depressed weekly or more frequently or who had a positive depression screener.
Example:
This includes someone who feels depressed most days of a week or scores above the clinical threshold on a depression screening tool. Someone who feels down occasionally but doesn’t meet either criterion would not be included.
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