10 Reasons Why Depression Strikes at a Young Age.
Depression is a complex mental health issue that can affect anyone regardless of age. However, it's concerning to see an increasing number of young people grappling with this condition. While teenagers and young adults are expected to be full of energy and enthusiasm, the reality is that many are experiencing depression at an early age. In this blog post, we'll explore 10 reasons why depression might strike young individuals. More than 7% of adults are diagnosed with depression, but people aged 12-25 have the highest rates of depression. Adolescents aged 12 to 17 years old had the highest rate of major depressive episodes (14.4%) followed by young adults 18 to 25 years old (13.8%). (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Association, 2018) Older adults aged 50 and older had the lowest rate of major depressive episodes (4.5%). (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Association, 2018) 11.5 million adults had a major depressive episode with severe impairment in the p
