incidence of depression

• What has contributed to the increase in the number of people diagnosed with depression over the past century?

  Increased awareness of symptoms and stress from modern living
• How much more likely was depression to be diagnosed in the 1980s compared to the 1940s according to Seligman (1988)?

  10 times more likely
• What is the predicted number of people diagnosed with depression in 2026 according to King's Fund?

  1. 45 million people
• What were the estimated number of people diagnosed with depression in 2007?

  1. 24 million people
• What risk factors did Hidaka (2012) suggest contribute to modern living being more stressful?

  Sleep deprivation, poor diet, and increased social isolation
• Who found that young adults in 2007 were significantly more likely to be diagnosed with depression?

  Twenge
• What can unipolar depression increase the risk of?

  Suicide
• What percentage of patients with severe depression is suggested to commit suicide?

  10-15%
• How many days of work were estimated to be missed due to stress, depression, or anxiety in 2014-2015?

  1. 9 million days
• What feelings can lead to guilt and depression in the workplace?

  Lack of motivation and finding work demanding
• How much did the NHS spend on depression in 2007?

  1. 7 billion
• Why can the cost of treatment for depression affect society?

  More people being diagnosed leads to more treatment required
• What are some ways the workplace can support employees' mental health?

  Providing mental health courses, checking in on mental health, and offering paid leave
• What are the main factors contributing to the increase in depression diagnoses?

  • Increased awareness of symptoms
  • Stress from modern living (e.g., social media)
  • Risk factors: sleep deprivation, poor diet, social isolation
• What are the implications of the rising number of depression diagnoses on healthcare systems?

  • Increased demand for treatment
  • Higher costs for antidepressants and therapy
  • Strain on healthcare resources like the NHS