It’s time to recognize National Anxiety and Depression Week

We already posted about raising awareness for mental health, and now we’re recognizing National Anxiety and Depression Awareness Week (May 5-10). Since 1994, the week has been organized by Freedom from Fear, a national non-profit focused on raising awareness for depression and anxiety.

If you haven’t heard much about these two conditions, here are some quick facts from the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA):

 

  • An estimated 40 million American adults live with anxiety.1
  • Only one third of these people receive treatment.1
  • At any time, 3% to 5% of all people are experiencing depression.2
  • The lifetime risk of depression is about 17%.2


Nearly one-half of those diagnosed with depression are also diagnosed with an anxiety.2 According to the ADAA, common anxiety symptoms can range from increased worry and social tension to extreme restlessness or general fatigue, and often, these symptoms can be magnified by depression.

Over 17,000 PatientsLikeMe members report being diagnosed with either generalized anxiety or major depression, including almost 7,000 who are living with both conditions. If you’re experiencing anxiety or depression, you’re not alone – you can share your story in the forum and find support on any topic. The PatientsLikeMe mood community is always ready to answer any question, no matter how complex, and members are always sharing their personal health data to help others just like you.

Finally, we mentioned it already, but Steubenville will soon be sharing about navigating the ups and downs of her bipolar II diagnosis on the blog in honor of Mental Health Month and National Anxiety and Depression Week. Keep your eyes peeled!

 

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1 https://www.adaa.org/understanding-anxiety

2 https://www.adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/depression

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