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. 


Depression Disorder
Depression disorder is likely a loose reference to “depressive disorders,” the first of the major subcategories of mood disorders in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and several categories of Mood (affective) Disorders in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) published by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Treating Depression
Treating depression may depend on the type of depression one is suffering from. Some people resoond well to antidepressant medications while others may feel more results from therapy or support groups. Keep reading for more info on depression treatment options.
Insomnia and Depression
Sleep, or lack thereof, and depression have a complicated and multifaceted relationship. This article examines the various interactions between sleep and depression, with a focus on insomnia and depression. Keep reading for more on insomnia and depression.
Pregnancy Depression
Pregnancy depression is different than postpartum depression, which is after the baby is born. This article discusses the causes of depression during pregnancy, tips on recognizing depression during pregnancy, and how to address and treat being depressed while pregnant.
Depression Symptoms
Some depression symptoms are common in many depression disorders, but there are also differences among types of depression. This article gives an overview of various depression symptoms that characterize some of the different types of depression to help clarify.
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.