Prevalence of Depression in Adolescents and Adults: United States, August 2021–August 2023

During August 2021-August 2023, depression prevalence was 13.1% in adolescents and adults ages 12 years and older and decreased with increasing age. Depression prevalence decreased with increasing family income overall and in males and females. From 2013-2014 to August 2021-August 2023, the prevalence of depression increased overall, and in males and females. Among adolescents and adults with depression, 87.9% reported at least some difficulty with work, home, or social activities due to their depression symptoms, and a higher percentage of females (43.0%) than males (33.2%) reported receiving therapy or counseling in the past 12 months.