- Each year, between 10% and 15% of people living in the United States are diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). The lives of these patients are often functionally impaired, reducing their quality of life significantly.
- Many studies have shown that depression is a major factor in reducing life expectancy of individuals in a variety of situations. Depression on its own does not cause death but the behaviors associated with depressed
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