The State of Depression in America has been released by the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA). It is a first-of-its-kind, comprehensive analysis on depression. In the U.S., depression is the leading cause of both disability and suicide, the report indicates.

In addition to this, people who suffer from depression are at a greater risk of heart disease. Depression can have on a person in addition to the physical and mental effects. The economic burden of depression in the U.S. is estimated at $83.1 billion annually.

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