According to Gallup research, approximately what percentage of U.S. adults reported having been diagnosed with depression at some point in their lifetime as of 2023?
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Gallup data from 2023 found that 29% of U.S. adults reported ever being diagnosed with depression, nearly 10 percentage points higher than in 2015. Also, 17.8% reported currently having or being treated for depression, both record-high figures. Women and young adults have seen the fastest increases.
Depression affects approximately 1 in 5 adults at some point in their lives. Early recognition and treatment significantly improve outcomes according to mental health research.