STATS AND FACTS

• There are over 250,000 people experiencing depression in Wales today.  This would fill the Millenium Stadium three and a half times.
• At any one time, 5-10% of the UK population suffers from clinical depression (up to 2.3 million people).
• Worldwide, 121 million people suffer with depression.
• Depression is one of the top 3 causes of disability.
• Depression affects people from all cultures and backgrounds.
• As many as 3 in 4 cases of depression are nether recognised nor treated.
• The vast majority of people affected by depression will make a full recovery with the right treatment and support.
• Only 20% of people suffering from depression actually go to their doctor with an emotional problem. The vast majority complain of nonspecific symptoms such as headache, tiredness or vague abdominal pains.