The Rising Toll of Depression
Depression drains more than $83 billion annually from the American economy, affects 19 million Americans, and results in thousands of preventable suicides, reported a landmark new paper that was released today by the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance(DBSA).
The State of Depression in America report reveals a “crisis-oriented and reactionary” mental health system “focusing on crises, such as suicide attempts, rather than on prevention, proactive treatment andlong-term wellness.” The DBSA report is a first-of-its-kind, comprehensive analysis on depression that combines a thorough review of published literature with extensive interviews involving a broad spectrum of stakeholders – including patient advocates, policymakers, government agencies, health care providers, insurers, pharmaceutical manufacturers and employers.
“The state of depression in America is a national disgrace,” said Lydia Lewis, president of DBSA, the nation’s leading patient-directed national organization focusing on the most prevalent mental illnesses. “By almost any measure, the U.S. is failing to provide adequate, coordinated, and effective care to the millions of individuals with depression and as a result, the entire country, from employers to family members, to those of us living with depression are paying an enormous price.”
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The State of Depression in America report reveals a “crisis-oriented and reactionary” mental health system “focusing on crises, such as suicide attempts, rather than on prevention, proactive treatment andlong-term wellness.” The DBSA report is a first-of-its-kind, comprehensive analysis on depression that combines a thorough review of published literature with extensive interviews involving a broad spectrum of stakeholders – including patient advocates, policymakers, government agencies, health care providers, insurers, pharmaceutical manufacturers and employers.
“The state of depression in America is a national disgrace,” said Lydia Lewis, president of DBSA, the nation’s leading patient-directed national organization focusing on the most prevalent mental illnesses. “By almost any measure, the U.S. is failing to provide adequate, coordinated, and effective care to the millions of individuals with depression and as a result, the entire country, from employers to family members, to those of us living with depression are paying an enormous price.”
Read more on The Rising Toll of Depression.
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