Trends in Depression and the Path to Healing

As the national nonprofit Mental Health America has identified, depression in America is on the rise. And many are left untreated. In fact, the MHA estimates that “76% of youth are left with no or insufficient treatment.” Compounding this problem is the fact that depression often doesn’t look like depression. This series from Kaiser Permanente takes a closer look at this trend and features the voices of those who have battled depression.

Trends in Depression and the Path to Healing

As the national nonprofit Mental Health America has identified, depression in America is on the rise. And many are left untreated. In fact, the MHA estimates that “76% of youth are left with no or insufficient treatment.” Compounding this problem is the fact that depression often doesn’t look like depression. This series from Kaiser Permanente takes a closer look at this trend and features the voices of those who have battled depression.

The Success Myth

“Having it all” doesn’t always equal happiness. This story will explore how people who seemed to have it all also struggled with depression both before and after finding success. And experts discuss the challenges we face in the American workplace along with the increasingly uphill climb to get ahead, which may contribute to feelings of depression.

The Success Myth

“Having it all” doesn’t always equal happiness. This story will explore how people who seemed to have it all also struggled with depression both before and after finding success. And experts discuss the challenges we face in the American workplace along with the increasingly uphill climb to get ahead, which may contribute to feelings of depression.

“We are building partnerships with national mental health organizations, and standing together as a strong voice against the stigma and shame that can hinder some from seeking help.”

Don Mordecai, MD
National Leader for Mental Health and Wellness, Kaiser Permanente

“We are building partnerships with national mental health organizations, and standing together as a strong voice against the stigma and shame that can hinder some from seeking help.”

Don Mordecai, MD
National Leader for Mental Health and Wellness, Kaiser Permanente

Finding Hope

This story will explore the role of technology and social media in depression, particularly in young people. Here you’ll also find technology resources, including those from Kaiser Permanente, that can help diagnose and treat depression.

Finding Hope

This story will explore the role of technology and social media in depression, particularly in young people. Here you’ll also find technology resources, including those from Kaiser Permanente, that can help diagnose and treat depression.

Ask An Expert

In this video, we ask a number of prominent experts from health care organizations (including Kaiser Permanente), nonprofit organizations, depression hotlines, and more about defining depression, treating depression, and talking to someone who is struggling.

“For whatever reason, there is a tendency to separate the mind and the body, and to think about mental health as something separate from physical health. We are starting a revolution around mental health and mental wellness. We’re transforming health care to give hope to people who struggle with depression and other mental health conditions.”

Bernard J. Tyson
Chairman and CEO,
Kaiser Permanente

“For whatever reason, there is a tendency to separate the mind and the body, and to think about mental health as something separate from physical health. We are starting a revolution around mental health and mental wellness. We’re transforming health care to give hope to people who struggle with depression and other mental health conditions.”

Bernard J. Tyson
Chairman and CEO,
Kaiser Permanente

Everyday People Talking About Depression

In this video, we talked to people on the street about their struggles and triumphs with depression—either with themselves or a loved one. The answers are surprising, poignant, and heart-felt.