Depression is staggeringly common in the United States, with more than one in four adults reporting having been diagnosed with the condition in their lifetimes. In a given year, more than 8 percent of U.S. adults might report a major depressive episode. And there are more than 500,000 hospitalizations for a depressive disorder each year.
Symptoms of depression can include sadness or low mood, feelings of worthlessness or guilt, or a loss of interest in things someone used to enjoy. But they can also involve more physical symptoms, such as slowed movements and changes in appetite or sleep, and cognitive issues, like brain fog or difficulty making decisions.
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