What is mild depression?
Mild depression is characterized by 2 to 4 depressive symptoms which may include depressed mood, reduction of energy, capacity for enjoyment, and concentration that lasts for more than 2 weeks. The patient is usually distressed by these but will probably be able to continue with most activities.
How do members experience mild depression?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with mild depression*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for mild depression*
*Data from patients with mild depression, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with mild depression*
*Data from patients with mild depression, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has mild depression on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 122 | |
| 20s | 599 | |
| 30s | 1,394 | |
| 40s | 1,474 | |
| 50s | 1,641 | |
| 60s | 1,277 | |
| 70+ | 605 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1,698 | |
| Female | 5,319 |