Who is affected? MDD
What will be an ideal response?
16% lifetime prevalence
Female > male (2 or 3:1 ratio) After age 65, female = male
Prevalence 2-3x higher among LGBT adolescents, young adults
Hispanic, Caucasian > African American
Unrelated to education, income, marital status
Duration: 6 to 9 months (untreated)
10% to 25% Persistent Depressive Disorder ? Major Depressive Episode
Up to 15% with severe MDD die by suicide
Comobidity: Anxiety, Substance, Eating, Personality
Suicidal gestures more common as symptoms improve
4% to 6% lifetime prevalence
Female > male (2 or 3:1 ratio)
Course: Generally chronic
Early, slow onset
Median duration ? 5 years
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