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2008 Publications and Materials
Depression in the
United States Household Population, 2005-2006 (11/20/08)
In any 2-week period, 5.4% of Americans 12 years of age and older
experienced depression. Rates were higher in 40-59 year olds, women, and
non-Hispanic black persons than in other demographic groups.
Prevalence
of Self-Reported Postpartum Depressive Symptoms- 17 States, 2004-2005
(4/30/08)
Podcast
Postpartum depression (PPD) affects 10-15% of mothers within the first year
after giving birth. Younger mothers and those experiencing partner-related
stress or physical abuse might be more likely to develop PPD. This report
indicates that, during 2004-2005, the prevalence of self-reported postpartum
depressive symptoms in 17 U.S. states ranged from 11.7% (Maine) to 20.4%
(New Mexico).
2007 Publications and Materials
Characteristics of Adults with Serious Psychological Distress as Measured by the K6 Scale- United States, 2001-2004
(4/17/07)
The prevalence of serious psychological distress (SPD) was higher among adults 45–64 years old than younger adults 18–44 years or older adults 65 years and over. Adults with SPD were more likely to be female, have less than a high school diploma, and live in poverty, and less likely to be married than adults without SPD. Moreover, those with SPD were more likely to be obese and to be current smokers.
2006 Publications and Materials
QuickStats:
Percentage of Adults with Self-Assessed Symptoms of Serious Psychological
Distress, by Sex and Race– United States, 2000-2004
(8/21/06)
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5529a5.htm
During 2000-2004,
American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) adults were most likely to have
self-assessed symptoms of serious psychological distress, and Asian
adults were least likely to have them. Overall, the percentage was
highest for AI/AN women, who were at least twice as likely as white
women and black women and nearly four times as likely as Asian women to
have self-assessed symptoms of serious psychological distress. AI/AN men
were more than three times as likely as Asian men to have symptoms.
QuickStats:
Rate of Hospitalization for Depression among Persons Aged 5-19 Years, by
Sex- United States, 1990-1992 and 2002-2004
(8/1/06)
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5526a5.htm
From 1990-1992 to
2002-2004, the rate of hospitalization for depression increased
approximately 81 percent for females aged 5-19 years, to 27.8 per 100,000
population. The rate for young females was nearly twice that for young males
during 2002-2004.
2004 Publications and Materials
Preventing
Suicide: Program Activities Guide (12/30/05)
http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/dvp/PreventingSuicide.htm
The Preventing Suicide: Program Activities Guide describes CDC’s
public health activities and research to prevent suicide and suicidal behavior.
The guide outlines four categories of activities which are key to CDC’s
prevention work: monitoring and researching the problem, supporting and
enhancing prevention programs, providing prevention resources, and encouraging
research and development.
The Vital Link
between Chronic Disease and Depressive Disorders (12/30/04)
http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2005/jan/04_0066.htm
PDF
http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2005/jan/pdf/04_0066.pdf
Chronic diseases have assumed an increasingly important role in public
health research and intervention. Without treatment, depressive disorders
characteristically assume a chronic course and are expected, by 2020, to be
second only to heart disease in the global burden of disease. Thus,
understanding the relationship between depressive disorders and chronic
disease appears vital to public health assessment and health care delivery.
Self-Reported Frequent Mental Distress among Adults- United States,
1993-2001 (10/30/04)
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5341a1.htm
PDF
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm5341.pdf
CDC examined the prevalence of frequent mental distress (FMD) among U.S.
adults by race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status (SES), and sex, by using
aggregate data from Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System surveys for
1993-2001. This report describes the results of that analysis, which
indicated that the prevalence of FMD varied among racial/ethnic populations
and increased substantially among whites and blacks. In addition, FMD was
reported more frequently by women and by persons with low SES within each
racial/ethnic population.
PRAMS and Postpartum Depression
(8/30/04)
http://www.cdc.gov/PRAMS/PPD.htm
Data from three states indicate that nearly 12% of women reported being
moderately depressed after they delivered their baby, and 6% reported being
very depressed after delivery. Analysis is based on responses to the
question, "In the months after your delivery, would you say that you were a)
not depressed at all, b) a little depressed, c) moderately depressed, d)
very depressed, or e) very depressed and had to get help?" The responses
were collapsed into three depression categories: none (a), low to moderate
(b or c), and severe (d or e).
Suicide
and Attempted Suicide- China, 1990-2002 (6/30/04)
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5322a6.htm
PDF (p. 481)
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm5322.pdf
This report summarizes the results of several analyses, which indicated that
58% of China's suicides were caused by ingesting pesticide, 91% of suicide
victims had never visited a mental health professional, and 45% of suicide
attempts were impulsive acts performed after considering suicide for <10
minutes. In the psychological autopsy study, the median age was 42 years and
49% were female. Among suicide attempters treated in 24 general hospitals in
northern China, females outnumbered males by 2.5 to 1, the median age was 29
years, and two thirds of all attempters were young adults aged 15-34 years.
Suicide
among Hispanics- United States, 1997—2001 (6/30/04)
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5322a5.htm
PDF (p. 478)
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm5322.pdf
To identify demographic groups at risk for suicide and to help guide
prevention efforts, CDC analyzed mortality data for 1997-2001, which
indicated that, among Hispanics, the largest proportion of suicides occurred
among young persons; suicide rates were higher among males; and the most
common method of suicide was by firearms. For Hispanic females, rates were
highest among those aged 50-54 years, followed by those aged 45-49 years and
those aged 15-19 years. Persons of Mexican origin accounted for the majority
of suicides, followed by persons of other/unknown Hispanic origin, Central
and South Americans, Puerto Ricans, and Cubans.
Methods
of Suicide Among Persons Aged 10-19 Years- United States, 1992-2001
(6/30/04)
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5322a2.htm
PDF
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm5322.pdf
This report summarizes an analysis, which indicated a substantial decline in
suicides by firearm and an increase in suicides by suffocation in persons
aged 10-14 and 15-19 years. In 2001, suicide was the third leading cause of
death among persons aged 10-19 years. The most common method of suicide in
this age group was by firearm (49%), followed by suffocation (mostly
hanging) (38%) and poisoning (7%).
2002 Publications and Materials
Psychological and Emotional Effects of the September 11 Attacks on the World
Trade Center - Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York, 2001
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5135a2.htm
PDF (p. 784)
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm5135.pdf
To measure the psychological and emotional effects of the September 11,
2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center (WTC), Connecticut, New
Jersey, and New York added a terrorism module to their ongoing Behavioral
Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). This report summarizes the results
of the survey, which suggest widespread psychological and emotional effects
in all segments of the three states' populations. The impact of the attacks
varied by sex, age group, educational level, and race/ethnicity. Compared
with men, women were more likely to have participated in a religious or
community memorial service and to get help with the problems they
experienced. Men were more likely than women to drink more alcohol, and
women smokers were more likely than men to smoke more as a result of the
attacks. The findings underscore the importance of collaboration among
public health professionals to address the physical and emotional needs of
persons affected by the September 11 attacks. BRFSS is a random-digit-dialed
telephone survey of the noninstitutionalized U.S. population aged >18
years.
Impact of BRCA1/BRCA2 Mutation Testing on Psychologic Distress in a
Clinic-Based Sample
http://www.cdc.gov/genomics/hugenet/ejournal/BRCA1_2testing.htm
This is an E-Journal Club review from the Human Genome Epidemiology Network
(HuGENeT) of the Schwartz et al article published in J Clin Oncol
2002;20:514-20.
Mental Health: Women’s Health Topics A-Z
http://www.cdc.gov/women/az/mntlhlth.htm
View women’s health resources related to mental health.
Fast Stats A-Z:
Mental Health Disorders Statistics
http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/mental.htm
Learn data and statistics on mental health disorders.
Frequently Asked
Questions: Mental Health
http://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/faqs.htm
Learn answers to frequently asked questions.
Mental Health
http://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/
Learn public health information about mental health.
Stress at Work
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/stress/
Learn more about stress and the workplace.
Suicide in the
United States
http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/dvp/Suicide/default.htm
Learn more about suicide in the United States.
National Suicide
Prevention Lifeline
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ (Non-CDC site)
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s mission is to provide immediate
assistance to individuals in suicidal crisis by connecting them to the
nearest available suicide prevention and mental health service provider
through a toll-free telephone number: 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
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