What is the end result of depression?

Depression can render people disabled in their work life, family life, and social life. Left untreated, clinical depression is as costly as heart disease or AIDS to the U.S. economy. Untreated depression is responsible for more than 200 million days lost from work each year.

Who is most likely to get a mental illness?

Prevalence of Serious Mental Illness (SMI) The prevalence of SMI was higher among females (6.5%) than males (3.9%). Young adults aged 18-25 years had the highest prevalence of SMI (8.6%) compared to adults aged 26-49 years (6.8%) and aged 50 and older (2.9%).