What percent of depression is untreated?

Additional Statistics and Resources Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Almost 75\% of people with mental disorders remain untreated in developing countries with almost 1 million people taking their lives each year.

What can untreated anxiety lead to?

However, too much adrenaline or cortisol over a long period of time can cause:

• Unwanted weight gain.
• Cognitive decline.
• Immune system deficiencies.
• High blood pressure and heart disease.
• Increased risk for other mental illnesses.
• Worsening risk for disorders like Cushing Syndrome.
• Higher cholesterol.

How long does untreated clinical depression last?

Without proper treatment, including antidepressants and/or psychotherapy, untreated clinical depression can last for weeks, months, or years. Appropriate treatment, however, can help most people with depression. How does untreated clinical depression affect physical health?

Is it difficult to survive through depression?

It is not difficult to survive through depression, but your sociability and productivity will probably be significantly lowered, with constant thoughts of death. But you will survive through the thoughts because you are also afraid of the unpredictable outcomes upon death, along with the pain that comes with it.

What happens to a man with untreated depression?

In addition, men with untreated depression may take dangerous risks such as reckless driving and having unsafe sex. Men are not aware that physical symptoms, such as headaches, digestive disorders and chronic pain, can be symptoms of depression. Why is untreated depression considered to be a disability?

Are there alternative treatments for untreated depression?

Untreated depression makes it difficult for employees to work well. Most people do best with depression treatment using psychotherapy, medications, or a combination of both. For treatment-resistant depression, one that does not respond to medication, there are alternative treatments.