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Depression is the most common mental illness.  Aproximately 19 million adults in the U.S. have been diagnosed with it.  It is the leading cause of disability and the cause of approximately 2/3 of suicides each year.  In 1997, only 23% of adults diagnosed with depression received treatment.  The highest rates are among adults and older adults.  Women are prone to have depression two times more than men.  Depression's origins include genetics, neural transmission, lifestyle, environment, dysfunctional thinking, and motivation.  To look at more facts visit WebMD or the National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH).