Approx. 19 million  American adults have a depressive disorder in a given year.

Twice as many women as men are affected by depressive disorders.

Depression is a leading cause of disability in the U.S.

Vast majority of people who commit suicide have a mental disorder such as depression or substance abuse disorder.

More than 54 million Americans have a mental disorder in any given year;  fewer than 8 million seek treatment 

Depression and anxiety disorders — the two most common mental illnesses — each affect 19 million American adults annually

More than 2 million  Americans have bipolar disorder, and 1% of the population (more than 2.5 million Americans) has schizophrenia