Depression Affects 1 out of 10 People in the US–Know the Symptoms

Depression Affects 1 out of 10 People in the US–Know the Symptoms
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Depression is a subtle yet prevalent disease that affects people’s ability to work effectively and have unhealthy relationships—to be an active part of society.

In 2020, nearly 1 in 10 Americans suffered from depression, with 1 in 5 cases among adolescents. According to the World Health Organization, in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic alone, there was a 25 percent increase in depression worldwide.
Jingduan Yang
Jingduan Yang
M.D.
Dr. Jingduan Yang is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in integrative and traditional Chinese medicine. He developed the ACES Model of Health and Medicine and leads clinical, educational, and research initiatives. As a principal founder of the Northern School of Medicine and Health Sciences, he advances whole-person care grounded in science, ethics, and humanity.
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