Welcome to Depression Stats

depression facts

This site is designed to help those who may be suffering from depression, or who may have family or friends who are depressed. Our goal is to provide information, statistics, warning signs, and treatment options for depression so that people may become educated about the different types of depression and be able to more effectively overcome depression. Get help with clinical depression, anxiety, and disorders. 


Bipolar Depression
Bipolar Depression, also known as manic depression, is a mood disorder. While it is normal for people to experience periods of elevated mood in response to exciting events and depressed mood in response to sad or painful events, abrupt mood swings and extraordinarily severe symptoms are not normal and may signal bipolar depression. This article gives an overview of bipolar depression.
Depression Therapy
Depression therapy may consist of a variety of different types of treatments for depression including drug therapy, psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), interpersonal therapy (IPT), electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), hormone therapy, light therapy, and more.
Suicide and Depression
In this Suicide and Depression article find resources and help for depression and suicidal thoughts. Depression affects people of all ages and suicidal thoughts is the most common symptom of depression. More about help and treatment for depression can be found here.
Alcohol Depression
Alcohol and depression often go hand in hand. This article offers statistics on alcoholism and depression, and information on studies linking being depressed with drinking. Keep reading to learn more about the effects of alcohol on depression and vice versa.
Depression Forums
Are you feeling depressed? Feel like your friends or family may not understand your depression? Forums can be helpful in answering questions about depression. Depression forums are often used by people who are depressed, experts on depression, or curious about depression.
Childhood Depression
Adults are not the only people who suffer from depression. Children, teenagers, and elderly may also become depressed. This article discusses how major depression, bipolar, and dysthymic disorder effects children, and childhood depression stats, symptoms, and treatment.