Draft:Depression in childhood and adolescence in the United States
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lot of this stuff is from 2016, with all the data. So I would find more relevant percentages from more recent articles. I have found ones from 2021 listed below.
base rates and prevalence (add this 2021 research)" In the United States, approximately 5.0 million adolescents between the ages of 12 and 17 experienced at least one major depressive episode, comprising 20.1% of this age group. This prevalence was notably higher among adolescent females, affecting 29.2% of them, in contrast to 11.5% of males. Moreover, adolescents identifying with two or more races faced the highest prevalence of major depressive episodes at 27.2%. These statistics highlight the significant mental health challenges facing adolescents, particularly girls and those with diverse racial backgrounds. Understanding these disparities can inform targeted interventions and support systems to address the varying needs within this demographic."
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https://www.hopefordepression.org/depression-facts/
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/major-depression