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National Depression Screening Day. Friday, October 10 th , 2008. Quick Facts:. 17.5 million Americans have depression. Over 9 million have major or clinical depression. . Two-thirds of people with depression do not seek the necessary treatment.
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National Depression Screening Day Friday, October 10th, 2008
Quick Facts: • 17.5 million Americans have depression. Over 9 million have major or clinical depression. • Two-thirds of people with depression do not seek the necessary treatment. • 80% of people with clinical depression that receive treatment will significantly improve their lives. • Women experience depression about • twice as often as men do. • According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suicide was the ninth leading cause of death in the U.S. in 1996
Symptoms of major depression 1. Feelings of : • Sadness • Emptiness • Worthlessness 2. Loss of Interest or pleasure in most activities 3. Difficulty thinking, concentrating, or making decisions 4. Decreased energy, feeling fatigued, or “slow” 5. Oversleeping, early morning awakening, insomnia 6. Thoughts of death or suicide, plans or attempts
Having any of the previous symptom(s) does not prescribe depression automatically. Avoid self diagnosing yourself or others. Seek a professionals opinion. National Depression Hotline: 1-630-482-9696 http://www.depression.com/ Have yourself or a close one screened on October 10th. National Depression Hotline: 1-630-482-9696 http://www.depression.com/ Studies show that most Americans wait years before they seek treatment for a mental health disorder, and many never seek treatment at all.