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how common is anxiety in the population
how common is anxiety in the population
what is the co morbidity levels for anxiety
what is the co morbidity levels for anxiety
how long does an episode last - MDD?
how many episodes do ppl have?
how long does an episode last - MDD? how many episodes do ppl have?
what are the chance re occurrence of episodes MDD?
what are the chance re occurrence of episodes MDD?
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what is the % of unipolar depression in population?
what is the % of unipolar depression in population?
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what % does not respond to unipolar depression ?
what % does not respond to unipolar depression ?
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what is age of onset for unipolar depression ?
what is age of onset for unipolar depression ?
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bipolar 1 has an age onset of ___ , age of onset for bipolar 2 is ____?
bipolar 1 has an age onset of ___ , age of onset for bipolar 2 is ____?
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heritability of unipolar depression?
heritability of unipolar depression?
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concordance of twins in unipolar depression?
concordance of twins in unipolar depression?
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Study Notes
Anxiety in the Population
- Anxiety disorders affect approximately 31% of the adult population at some point in their lives.
- The prevalence of anxiety is higher in women than in men.
Comorbidity Levels for Anxiety
- Anxiety often coexists with other mental health disorders, including depression, substance use disorders, and personality disorders.
- Around 50% of individuals with depression also experience an anxiety disorder.
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) Episodes
- A Major Depressive Episode (MDE) can last from several weeks to several months, with an average duration of about 6-8 months if untreated.
- Individuals may experience multiple episodes of MDD throughout their lives, with the average being 2-4 episodes.
Recurrence of MDD Episodes
- Approximately 50-60% of individuals who have one episode of MDD will experience at least one additional episode.
- After multiple episodes, the likelihood of recurrence increases significantly.
Unipolar Depression in the Population
- The lifetime prevalence of unipolar depression is estimated to be around 7-12% among adults.
- Nearly 30-40% of individuals with unipolar depression may not respond to first-line treatment options.
Age of Onset for Unipolar Depression
- The average age of onset for unipolar depression typically occurs in the late teens to early 20s.
Bipolar Disorder Onset
- Bipolar I disorder usually has an onset around age 18.
- Bipolar II disorder generally has a later onset, around age 22.
Heritability of Unipolar Depression
- Unipolar depression has a heritability estimate of about 37%, indicating a genetic component to its occurrence.
Twin Concordance in Unipolar Depression
- The concordance rate for unipolar depression in identical twins is approximately 40-50%, while it is about 10-20% in fraternal twins.
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Test your knowledge about the prevalence of anxiety in the general population. Learn about the statistics and trends of anxiety disorders.
