The NSDUH Report May 14, 2009: Major Depressive Episode and Treatment among Adults

In 2007, an estimated 16.5 million persons aged 18 or older (7.5 percent of the adult population) experienced at least one major depressive episode (MDE) in the past year, and almost two thirds of those (64.5 percent) had received treatment for depression in the past year. Among adults who received treatment for depression in the past year, 68.8 percent saw or talked to a medical doctor or other health professional about depression and used prescription medication for depression; 24.0 percent saw or talked to a medical doctor or other health professional, but did not use a prescription medication; and 7.1 percent took prescription medication, but did not see or talk with a medical doctor or other professional. Among adults who saw or talked to a medical doctor or other health professional about depression in the past year, 61.9 percent saw or talked to a general practitioner or family doctor, 29.1 percent saw or talked to a psychiatrist or psychotherapist, and 28.5 percent saw or talked to a psychologist.

5/1/2009 12:00:00 PM

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