What is the most common mental illness in modern society? I believe that after seeing this question, many people will blurt out the word depression. Yes, depression has become a mental illness with a different incidence rate than the common cold. There are so many diseases, it can be seen that the incidence rate of depression is very high. Experts tell us that the incidence of depression among modern people remains high, and a large part of the reason is that the pace of society is too fast and the pressure is too high.

The number of people suffering from depression around the world is on the rise

The number of people suffering from depression around the world is growing. According to statistics from the World Health Organization, the global incidence of depression is about 11%. There are approximately 340 million people with depression worldwide.

Currently, depression has become the fourth most common disease in the world. It is expected that by 2020, it may become the second most common disease after heart disease. Depression will become the main killer of mankind in the 21st century. In the next year, 5.8% of men and 9.5% of women will experience symptoms of depression.

Statistics on the incidence of depression at home and abroad

According to statistics, 15 million adults in the United States suffer from depression. Domestic research data shows that the total incidence of depression in 1999 was 0.64%, and it is estimated that there are approximately 36 million patients in our country. In sharp contrast to the high incidence rate, the actual rate of medical treatment in mental hospitals is less than 1/3. At present, the recognition rate of depression in hospitals at or above the prefecture-level across the country is less than 20%, and among the existing patients with depression, less than 10% have received relevant drug treatment.

The incidence of depression and susceptible groups

The incidence of depression appears to be higher among special groups of people. According to psychological experts, 9.4% of patients with chronic diseases, 33% of general inpatients, 36% of elderly inpatients, 33% of outpatient cancer patients, 42% of inpatient cancer patients, 47% of stroke patients, 45% of myocardial infarction patients, Parkinson's disease 39% of patients are sick. The incidence of depression caused by changes in marriage and family reaches more than 80%.