Depression Hits 1 in 13 American Adults

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The topic of clinical depression should have "top billing" as the nation tackles health care reform. Depression hits 1 in 13 American adults DURING THE PAST YEAR, but there actually is a far-higher lifetime risk of 17%, almost 1 in 5. Clinical depression strikes approximately 21% of women and 12% of men, is usually episodic and recurrent if untreated, and is the nation's second-most costly disorder. It is time to wage a national war against depression and bipolar disorders.

John F. Greden, M.D. of MI 3:56PM June 24, 2009