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Depression Rates Drop Slightly, Young Adults Hit Hardest

9/11/2025

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A Gallup poll indicates that 18.3% of U.S. adults currently experience depression, down from 18.9% in 2024.
Young adults (18-29) and low-income individuals are most affected, with 26.7% of young adults reporting depression.
The lifetime diagnosis rate for depression stands at 28.5%, just below the early 2023 record of 29%.
Daily loneliness has increased to 21%, with 29% of young adults feeling significantly lonely.
Economic stress and social media use contribute to rising depression rates, emphasizing the need for social support.

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Story summary

A Gallup poll indicates that 18.3% of U.S. adults currently experience depression, down from 18.9% in 2024.
Young adults (18-29) and low-income individuals are most affected, with 26.7% of young adults reporting depression.
The lifetime diagnosis rate for depression stands at 28.5%, just below the early 2023 record of 29%.
Daily loneliness has increased to 21%, with 29% of young adults feeling significantly lonely.
Economic stress and social media use contribute to rising depression rates, emphasizing the need for social support.