According to Gallup, US Adult Depression Rates are At Historic Highs

Gallup survey shows 29% of US adults diagnosed with depression, up from 19.6% in 2015.

Rates of depression among adults aged 18 and older increased from 10.5% to 17.8%.

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COVID-19 pandemic is a significant factor, but not the sole cause of rising depression rates.

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Women's lifetime depression rates rose from 26.2% in 2017 to 36.7% in 2023.

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Men's lifetime depression rates increased from 17.7% in 2017 to 20.4% in 2023.

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Young adults aged 18-29 experienced a significant increase in depression rates.

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Social media and feeling left out contribute to rising depression among young people.

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Adults aged 65 and older had the smallest increase in depression rates.

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Rates of depression among Black adults rose from 20.1% to 34.4% between 2017 and 2023.

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Rates of depression among Hispanic adults increased from 18.4% to 31.3% over the same period.

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White adults' depression rates went up from 22.3% in 2017 to 29% in 2023.

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Black and Hispanic Americans experienced higher job losses during the pandemic, contributing to depression.

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Events like the death of George Floyd may have also impacted depression rates.

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Negative emotional experiences increased during the pandemic, particularly anger and sadness.

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Gallup's survey indicates a significant strain on mental health among various demographic groups.

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