Major Depression is the most common mood disorder

Depression knows no cultural, social, or economic barriers

The number of people developing depression has increased since 1915

Depression seems to be striking at an earlier age

14% of youth have attempted suicide by age 15

47% of 17-18 year old women in L.A. had major depression in a 5 year span

Depression affects over 19 million Americans and 200 millions worldwide

Depression costs over $70 billion in treatment, disability, and lost productivity in the United States each year. This approaches the amount spent on heart disease, the #1 cause of death in this country

Anti-Depressant sales have risen over 800% since 1990