Coverage dated May 16, 2023

More than 1 in 6 adults have depression as rates rise to record levels in the US, survey finds

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By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Depression is more widespread than ever in the United States, according to a new report from Gallup. About 18% of adults – more than 1 in 6 – say they are depressed or receiving treatment for depression, a jump of more than 7 percentage points since 2015, when Gallu…

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  1. Local News 8

    More than 1 in 6 adults have depression as rates rise to record levels in the US, survey finds (opens Local News 8)

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    By Deidre McPhillips, CNN (CNN) — Depression is more widespread than ever in the United States, according to a new report from Gallup. About 18% of adults – more than 1 in 6 – say they are depressed or receiving treatment for depression, a jump of more than 7 percentage points since 2015, when Gallu…

  2. Washington Examiner

    Depression rates in America skyrocket, especially among women: Study (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Depression rates among U.S. adults have skyrocketed in the last 10 years, a new survey reports.

  3. Fox News

    American depression levels hit all-time high: poll (opens Fox News)

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    Levels of lifetime and current depression are at an all-time high for Americans this year, according to a new poll.

  4. Forbes

    Poll: U.S. Depression Hits All-Time High With 29% Of Adults Diagnosed (opens Forbes)

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    Three in 10 U.S. adults - an all-time high - say they have been "diagnosed with depression" at some point during their lifetimes.

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