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Also, how does depression affect certain social groups, and what are some social trends of depression?
What is the rate of people prescribed on antidepressants
In the USA, about 11% of women, and about 5% of men will take antidepressants at some point in their lifetime.
As for the question about impact on ''certain social groups you will need to be more specific. To which certain social groups are you referring?
Some social trends regarding depression include increased awareness of the physiological factors related to depression (i.e., neurotransmitter imbalances) and decreased stigma related to the treatment.