Nearly 18 million Americans have suffered with depression. It impacts every gender, age group, race and economic group. Depression is a leading cause of suicide in the U.S., with rates among adolescents and young adults rising at an alarming rate. Almost 25 million adults in the U.S. have taken antidepressants for at least two years, a 60% increase since 2010. Although often beneficial, long term use can lead to a number of undesirable side effects.
