Key result
US depression prevalence increases from 2005 to 2015, driven by a rapid rise among youth.
Population
US persons ages 12 and over (N = 607,520)
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Rising youth depression rates support enhanced surveillance; leaves open causal drivers and prevention targets.
The prevalence of depression in the US increased significantly from 2005 to 2015, particularly among youth, highlighting a growing public health concern.
Weinberger et al. (2017) studied this question. Depression prevalence in the USA increased significantly from 2005 to 2015, with the most rapid rise observed among youth compared to older age groups.
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