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Persistent depressive disorder, or PDD, (formerly called dysthymia) Is a form of depression that usually continues for at least two years. Affects approximately 1.5 percent of the U.S. population age 18 and older in a given year. (about 3.3 million American adults). The median age of onset is 31.1 To have a better understanding of the disease just play the video. |
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Major Depressive Disorder
The leading cause of disability in the U.S. for ages 15 to 44.3
Affects more than 19 million American adults, or about 9.5 percent of the U.S. population age 18 and older in a given year.
While major depressive disorder can develop at any age, the median age at onset is 32.5 more prevalent in women than in men.
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At some point in their lives, 10%-25% of women and 5%-12% of men will likely become clinically depressed. In fact, it affects so many people that it is often referred to as the "common cold" of mental illness.