Major depression, also known as major depressive disorder (MDD) or clinical depression, is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States. According to the 2016 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) survey, an estimated 16.2 million American adults aged 18 or older had at least one major depressive episode in the past year, representing roughly 6.7 percent of the total population. Read more
Depression is a silent disease that has the capacity to disrupt a person’s daily life. At times, the severity of this mental problem can force a person to get ideas about suicide. According to the National Institute of Mental health (NIMH), an estimated 6.7 percent of American adults (aged 18 years and above) suffered from at least one major depressive episode in 2015. This accounted for 16.1 million American adults. Read more
The world of online dating has both its advantages and disadvantages. Though the huge pool of profiles can be accessed from anywhere, multiple rejections or dealing with ghosting, mooning, catfishing, etc., can get stressful and one might have to grapple with a burnout and depression. However, millions of youngsters still prefer online dating with the hope of finding the one with the right mindset. Read more
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