Characteristics of Adults Age 18 Years and Older Who Took Prescription Medication for Depression: United States, 2023

In 2023, the percentage of adults age 18 and older who took prescription medication for depression was 11.4%; women were more than twice as likely to take medication for depression than men. White non-Hispanic adults and adults of other and multiple races non-Hispanic were more likely to take medication for depression compared with all other race and Hispanic-origin groups. Adults with disabilities were nearly three times as likely to take medication for depression than adults without disabilities. Taking medication for depression decreased with increasing family income. The percentage of adults taking medication for depression was higher in the Midwest compared to other regions and increased with decreasing urbanization level.