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. 


Major Depression
Major depression - aka major depressive disorder, unipolar disorder, and clinical depression - is a mood disorder. This article gives an overview of major depression; including diagnosis, screening tools, types of major depression, causes and treatment options.
Natural Cures for Depression
Ginkgo biloba and St. John's wort are advertised as natural cures for depression. Herbal remedies are often controversial when used for treating any disease. Keep reading to learn more about treating depression with natural cures, or herbal remedies.
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.
Postpartum Depression
Unlike pregnancy depression, which occurs while the baby is growing inside its mother, postpartum depression (PPD) occurs after the baby is born. This article will review what is known about causes and risks, symptoms, and information about treatment of postpartum depression.
Signs of Depression
Because there are many different types of depression, the signs of depression can vary. This article discusses typical signs of depression and the differences in signs of depression in children, teenagers, and the elderly. Learn more info on the signs of depression here.
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.