Jun 12 in General discussion
Anxiety and Depression
Anxiety
- Affects around 19.1% of adults in a given year [National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)]
- Women are twice as likely to be diagnosed [Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA)]
- Can co-occur with depression [ADAA]
Depression
- Affects around 9.5% of adults in a given year [Johns Hopkins Medicine]
- Women are nearly twice as likely to be diagnosed with major depression than men [Johns Hopkins Medicine]
- Can co-occur with anxiety disorders [Johns Hopkins Medicine]
Trends
- Young adults (18-24) are more likely to experience symptoms than older adults, possibly due to pandemic effects
- Rates of anxiety and depression increased during the COVID-19 pandemic but have decreased slightly since 2021
Additional Insights
- There are many different types of anxiety disorders, each with its own set of symptoms
- Anxiety and depression are treatable conditions, but many people don't receive treatment
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