Facts & Statistics Anxiety and Depression

1. Facts & Statistics Anxiety and Depression There are two types of mental ailments – anxiety and depression that manifests in many types as follows: Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) – GAD affects 6.8 million adults or 3.1% of the U.S. population, yet only 43.2% are receiving treatment. – Women are twice as likely to be affected as men. GAD often co-occurs with major depression. Panic Disorder (PD) – PD affects 6 million adults or 2.7% of the U.S. population. – Women are twice as likely to be affected as men. Social Anxiety Disorder – SAD affects 15 million adults or 7.1% of the U.S. population. – SAD is equally common among men and women and typically begins around age 13. According to a 2007 ADAA survey, 36% of people with social anxiety disorder report – experiencing symptoms for 10 or more years before seeking help. Specific Phobias – Specific phobias affect 19.3 million adults or 9.1% of the U.S. population. – Women are twice more likely to be affected than men. – Symptoms typically begin in childhood; the average age of onset is 7 years old. – Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are closely related to anxiety disorders, which some may experience at the same time, – along with depression. Stress – Everyone experiences stress and anxiety at one time or another. The

2. difference between them is that stress is a response to a threat in a situation. Anxiety is a reaction to stress. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) – OCD affects 2.5 million adults or 1.2% of the U.S. population. – Women are 3x more likely to be affected than men. – The average age of onset is 19, with 25% of cases occurring by age 14. One-third of affected adults first experienced symptoms in childhood. Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) – PTSD affects 7.7 million adults or 3.6% of the U.S. population. – Women are 5x more likely to be affected than men. – Rape is the most likely trigger of PTSD: 65% of men and 45.9% of women who are raped will develop the disorder. – Childhood sexual abuse is a strong predictor of the lifetime likelihood of developing PTSD. Related Illnesses Many people with an anxiety disorder also have a co-occurring disorder or physical illness, which can make their symptoms worse and recovery more difficult. It’s essential to be treated for both disorders. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are closely related to anxiety disorders, which some may experience simultaneously, along with depression. Children Anxiety disorders affect 31.9% of adolescents between 13 and 18 years old. Research shows that untreated teenagers with anxiety disorders are at higher risk to perform poorly in school, missing out on important social experiences, and engaging in substance abuse. Older Adults Anxiety is as common among older adults as among the young. Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is the most common anxiety disorder among older adults, though anxiety disorders in this population are frequently associated with traumatic events such as a fall or acute illness. Read the best way to treat anxiety disorders in older adults. Treatment Options Anxiety disorders are treatable, and the vast majority of people with an anxiety disorder can be helped with professional care. Several standard approaches have proved effective:

3. Therapy Medication Complementary and alternative treatment Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation In 2020, an estimated 14.8 million U.S. adults aged 18 or older had at least one major depressive episode with severe impairment in the past year. Rates of depression were higher among young adults between the ages of 18 and 29. Around 39% of adults with major depressive episodes did not receive treatment. 10.6% of physician office visits with depression are indicated on the medical record. 4.6% of adults aged 18 and over with regular feelings of depression. An estimated 4.1 million adolescents aged 12 to 17 in the United States had at least one major depressive episode. The rates of depression have been rising among adolescents in the United States. Greater than 1 in 20 children aged 6 to 17 in the United States, in 2011-2012, were found to have current anxiety or depression. About 60% of adolescents with a major depressive episode did not get treatment. Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) The leading cause of disability in the U.S. for ages 15 to 44; MDD can develop at any age, the median age at onset is 32.5 years old. Nearly 21% of adults in the United States will go on to develop Major Depressive Disorder at some point in their lives. MDD affects more than 21 million American adults or about 8.4% of the U.S. population age 18 and older in a given year. Almost 49% of adults with MDD are not receiving treatment. MDD is more prevalent in women than in men. Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide measured by Years Lived with Disability. Almost 75% of people with mental disorders remain untreated in developing countries with almost 1 million people taking their lives each year. In addition, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), 1 in 13 people globally suffers from anxiety. The WHO reports that anxiety disorders are the most common mental disorders worldwide with specific phobia, major depressive disorder, and social phobia being the most common anxiety disorders.

4. Persistent Depressive Disorder or PDD (formerly called dysthymia) is a form of depression that usually continues for at least two years. – PDD affects approximately 3.1 million adults or 1.5% of the U.S. population age 18 and older in a given year. The average age of onset is 31 years old. (WHO) Facts Anxiety and depression affect many children 9.4% of children aged 3-17 years (approximately 5.8 million) had been diagnosed with anxiety in 2016-2019. 4.4% of children aged 3-17 years (approximately 2.7 million) have diagnosed with depression in 2016-2019. Anxiety and depression have increased over time “Ever having been diagnosed with either anxiety or depression” among children aged 6-17 years increased from 5.4% in 2003 to 8% in 2007 and to 8.4% in 2011–2012. “Ever having been diagnosed with anxiety” among children aged 6-17 years increased from 5.5% in 2007 to 6.4% in 2011– 2012. “Ever having been diagnosed with depression” among children aged 6-17 years did not change between 2007 (4.7%) and 2011–2012 (4.9%). Anxiety and COVID-19 The stresses of the COVID-19 pandemic — lockdown, financial worries, and health concerns —have had an impact on many people’s mental health, which has led to increased reports of anxiety and depression. Recent reports have shown the effects of the pandemic on peoples’ anxiety levels: According to an American Psychiatric Association (APA) report, 78% of adults said that the coronavirus pandemic is a significant source of stress in their lives. And 67% said their stress levels have increased over the course of the pandemic. Based on data from the Mental Health America (MHA) screening tool, the number of people reporting signs of anxiety hit an all-time high in September 2020. Among the top reasons for declining mental health during the pandemic? Isolation and loneliness.

5. Loneliness and isolation ranked among the top 3 factors contributing to worsened mental health in 70% of people with moderate to severe anxiety symptoms. Decreased closeness in relationships, financial uncertainty, and the death of loved ones was also cited as reasons for increased anxiety this year. More than 44% of people of color reported discrimination as a significant source of stress in their life.