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Who is most likely to be diagnosed with depression?
I am a 37 year old male. I want to know who is most likely to be diagnosed with depression?
4 Answers
Anyone who Exhibits 4-5 signs and symptoms of significant depression.
Ages 18 to 25 are the highest risk group for depression with females, at about twice the risk as males. There are many factors that predisposed to depression, including medical illness, various stressors, family history, and postpartum state. Older men are at high risk of suicide. No matter what age, depression is a serious condition and should be treated. There are many available good treatments.
David Nover
The one who will have symptom criteria met for the diagnosis.
Diagnosis of depression is according to DSM5 criteria