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Depression is a common mental disorder. Globally, more than 300 million people of all ages suffer from depression. Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, and is a major contributor to the overall global burden of disease. More women are affected by depression than men. At its worst, depression can lead to suicide.
1 Women between the ages of 25-44 are most often affected by depression with a major cause of depression in women being the inability to express or handle Anger. 2  Depressive disorders often co-occur with anxiety disorders and substance abuse.hildhood Depression. 1  Up to 2.5 % of children in the United States suffer from depression. 2  In 1997, suicide was the leading cause of death of 10 to 24-year-olds and in 2000 it was the 3rd leading cause of death among 15 to 24 year olds. 3  All too often suicide is the result of extended periods of depression.