Special Report: The United States of Depression

Depression is the №1 mental health challenge in the United States, tearing people apart in every corner of the country and every demographic group. It is also widely misunderstood, often stigmatized, and frequently not diagnosed or treated properly. Wise & Well writers — physicians, research scientists, journalists, psychiatrists and other mental health experts — reveal the scope of the problem, the many causes, and the wide range of helpful remedies for what experts deem one of the most treatable mental disorders. New articles publish each weekday. Here is the most recent one: <a href="https://medium.com/wise-well/alcoholism-and-depression-often-coexist-and-fuel-one-another-4b29cecb32e3" rel="noopener">Alcoholism and Depression Often Coexist and Fuel One Another</a> (Sept. 15) Alcohol use fuels and exacerbates depression, and depression can drive alcohol abuse. Treating either condition can improve the other. Having seen it up close, the writer walks us through the science of alcohol-induced depression and depression-induced alcoholism and the promise of dual-diagnosis programs. — By Gillian May The rest of the series, from the start… <h1>The scope, the challenges, and who is most affected</h1> Anyone can fall into depression, but some groups are at much higher risk Confronting America’s Fixable Depression Crisis (Sept. 5) Depression is highly treatable. Yet rates in the United States are soaring. Experts say we need to collectively acknowledge the scope of the problem, shake the stigma, and embrace solutions known to work. In this overview, learn why Americans are so depressed and what needs to be done. <a href="https://medium.com/wise-well/special-report-the-united-states-of-depression-c8466088a78">Visit Now</a>